brush fires

April 3, 2019 | Michelle Queen

NWS Issues Fire Weather Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon today until 8 p.m. tonight for conditions that promote the rapid spread of wildfires. According to the NWS, a combination of strong winds and low relative humidity can contribute to extreme fire behavior. The strongest wind gusts are expected this afternoon and early evening. […]

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March 24, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Fire Weather Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from 10 a.m. today until 8 p.m. tonight for fire weather conditions. According to the NWS, a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. The strongest wind gusts are expected this afternoon and early evening. Any […]

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January 8, 2013 | Staff Writer

Brush Fire

Montgomery County fire rescue is on the scene of a major brush fire at northbound 270 between 495 and Rockledge at Old Georgetown Road, according to Assistant Chief Scott Graham. Police are reporting that three right lanes of I-270 NB are blocked because of the fire department’s response. Delays extend beyond exit 33 on the […]

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