Firefighters Contain Seneca Creek State Park Brush Fire (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

PHOTO | MCFRS

Dozens of Montgomery County firefighters have contained a large brush fire that burned between 10 and 15 acres at Seneca Creek State Park, according to a Montgomery County fire official.

Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said 75 firefighters remained at the scene working on numerous hot spots, shortly before 8:30 p.m. on April 6.

During the firefight, several local roads were closed, Piringer said.

Update- Seneca Creek State Park fire has been contained, >75 firefighters working on numerous hotspots & debris piles pic.twitter.com/LJc3BvOjAG

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 7, 2015

G’Burg …… A Neighbor’s dog watches over firefighters near rehab unit at Garrett Dr & Stoneridge Ct, Parkridge pic.twitter.com/wNkSO0vAAY — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 6, 2015

More… Large G’Burg Brush Fire in vicinity of Seneca Creek State Park & Clopper Lake, nearby homes are protected, >12 fire units committed

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 6, 2015

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