Brush Fire on Big Woods Road (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

PHOTO | MCFRS

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services dispatched units to contain a brush fire that burned about five to seven acres in a wooded area near Big Woods Road.

Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the fire burned close to a home. Firefighters were able to bring the flames under control. Piringer said firefighters and a four-wheel “brush” unit were operating on scene to put out hot spots.

According to Piringer, the fire out is now extinguished; no injuries reported.

Big Woods Rd Update – IC Battalion 5 Monte Fitch – 5-7 acre brush/woods fire is out, no structures were involved pic.twitter.com/ZoX3kT86LC

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 8, 2016

More….Big Woods Rd, MCFRS units from FS709, 714 & 735, incl 4-whl dr brush units & water tankers, many hot spots pic.twitter.com/KJQZw3HaqM

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 8, 2016

Update – Big Woods Rd, 5-7 acres, woods/field & close to a house, under control, FFs working hotspots, no injuries pic.twitter.com/3t8HVK4f07

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 8, 2016

21300blk Big Woods Rd, Beallsville, ‘controlled’ burn, got out of control, brush/trees burning, 7 acres, bulk of fire knocked w/ hotspots

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 8, 2016

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