Firefighters were fighting the fire for a whopping 5 hours!
On April 22, 2025, Valley Springs Fire Department near Harrison, Arkansas, responded to a shop fire in the Bellefonte area. Arriving units found a large shop engulfed in heavy flames, with fire spreading to a nearby shed.
Firefighters Spend 5 Hours Fighting Devastating Arkansas Fire
Harrison, Harmon, and Western Grove Fire Departments provided mutual aid. Crews worked together to contain the intense blaze.
A tanker shuttle operation was set up to secure a water supply. It took approximately 45 minutes to bring the fire under control.
Firefighters remained on scene for about four hours. One firefighter was checked for heat-related illness but was cleared by EMS.
No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Valley Springs Fire Department thanked all assisting departments and agencies.
Boone County Office of Emergency Management and NARMC EMS provided vital support. Authorities remind residents to prioritize fire safety.
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