Ten Acre Brush Fire on West Hunter Road in Beallsville

Dozens of Montgomery County firefighters responded to a ten acre brush fire on Sunday afternoon in the 26000 block of West Hunter Road in Beallsville.

Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the wind-driven fire was sparked by a downed power line and involved several bales of hay. He said the fire was contained but firefighters continue to monitor several hotspots as of Sunday evening.

During the fire department’s response, West Hunter Road was closed in both directions.

ICYMI (3/15, 245p) 20600blk W Hunter Rd, Beallv'lle, power line down caused wind driven 10 acre brush fire, 6 engs, 2 tankers, 4 brush Trks

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 16, 2015

U/D – W Hunter Rd, >10 acre brush/hay bale fire, more than dozen fire/rescue units, incl tankers on scene, fire contained, but many hotspots

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 15, 2015

Traffic advisory – 26,000 block W. Hunter Rd. closed both directions due to FD activity
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 15, 2015

(130p) Large brush fire – 26000 West Hunter Rd., 45 firefighters on scene, wind driven fire involves bales of hay

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 15, 2015

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