A sudden blaze erupted in Conway County on Saturday, prompting a swift and coordinated response from local fire crews. The incident quickly drew community attention as the fire threatened to spread beyond its intended area.
Firefighters from the Overcup and Blackwell stations contained a controlled burn that spread beyond its intended boundaries on Saturday afternoon, preventing damage to nearby structures and a nearby fuel storage tank. Residents who started the burn called 911 immediately, and crews arrived promptly to halt the fire’s advance. Conway County is not currently under a burn ban, and officials urge extreme caution when conducting burns.
Controlled Burn Spreads Beyond Intended Area
Firefighters from the Overcup and Blackwell stations quickly contained a controlled burn that spread beyond its intended boundaries on Saturday afternoon. Their rapid action prevented the fire from reaching nearby structures.
The residents conducting the burn called 911 as soon as the flames got out of hand. Crews arrived before the fire could spread far.
The blaze was located just off Monastery Ridge Road. A fuel storage tank sat near the fire, but firefighters kept the flames away from it and surrounding buildings.
Conway County is not currently under a burn ban. Officials remind the public to exercise extreme caution when burning.
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