Update – Forest Fire – Cause of Fire & Updated Acres – Video
February 11th, 2016 by
At 6 pm, Tuesday, we reported that that the woods fire on highway 278 East has been contained, and that the forestry commission is still on the same “mopping up” hotspots and small blazes. Authorities and firefighters were notified of the fire shortly before noon,
We have since learned that the updated estimate of damage brings the total number of acres to 600.
Also, it is believed that the fire sarted when a strong wind blew a tree onto a power line, near a deer camp.
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2 pm UPDATE
There is a severe forest fire, currently on Burton Lake Trail Road, in the 16th Section area, of Drew County, moving to the east.
Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober wants to alert residents of 16 Section Rd., the Collins and 7 Devils area, and Highway 278 East (East of the fire), to be aware, in case of an evacuation should be needed later.
Monticello Fire Dept., Arkansas Forestry Commission, Drew County OEM and Sheriff’s Dept. are on the scene, now.
Updates will be posted on MonticelloLive.com as they become available.
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