West Virginia
Brush fire in Cabell County is contained
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Across Southern West Virginia, crews have been responding to multiple brush fires. Division of Forestry officials confirm that the fire along the 4200 block of Big Seven Mile Road is contained.
“Its not one of worst, but it is one of the larger fires we have had this season,” Cabell County Forester Craig Elswick said.
According to fire officials, the estimated 50 acres brush fire started along the 4200 block of Big Seven Mile Road and has spread due to dry conditions, the low humidity, and the ongoing drought.
Multiple fire agencies across West Virginia and Ohio have helped to contain it.
One homeowner told WSAZ’S Abbey Lord that he returned from a hunting trip to see the burning — and has been crying so hard that watching his property burn made him realize to not to take anything for granted.
Officials say there have been no injuries reported.
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