Forest Fires in Windrock Off-Road Park Oliver Springs, TN
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Nov 17, 2023
Fire on Windrock Mountain near Oliver Springs burns 130 acres; 40% contained
The Oak Ridger
Published 2:26 p.m. ET Nov. 17, 2023
Updated 2:26 p.m. ET Nov. 17, 2023
A wildfire in the mountainous area near Oliver Springs has burned approximately 130 acres as of Friday, according to the Anderson County Emergency Management Agency.
The fire was 40% contained on Friday, Nov. 17.
The fire on Windrock Mountain could be seen Thursday night, Nov. 16, 2023.
At 8:13 p.m. Thursday, Marlow Volunteer Fire Department responded to multiple reports of brush fires in the areas of Windrock Road, Frost Bottom Road, and Stoney Flat Lane. First responders arriving at the scene determined it was one fire, but seen from multiple locations.
The fire was located between trail G2 and Trail G9 on Windrock Mountain, according to a news release from the agency. Crews from the volunteer fire departments of Marlow and Briceville, along with the Oliver Springs and Oak Ridge fire departments, and firefighters from the agency and Tennessee Division of Forestry responded. Crews were on scene throughout the night to keep a close eye on the fire and to ensure that it did not break the natural containment lines of the trails.
“Forestry plans to implement some fire lines while still utilizing the natural fire breaks of the trails,” Anderson County EMA Director Brice Kidwell said. “They do plan on back-burning at some point today (Friday), if the weather permits, so there could be an uptick in smoke.
“We ask that residents please keep in mind that we may receive rain, but nothing significant enough that would allow them to burn any outdoor debris,” he said.
No structures have been in danger and no injuries have been reported.
Crews fighting 300-acre wildfire on Windrock Mountain
by: Hope McAlee
Posted: Nov 17, 2023 / 09:37 AM EST
Updated: Nov 17, 2023 / 12:40 PM EST
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Firefighters are battling a 300-acre wildfire on Windrock Mountain, according to the Anderson County Mayor’s Office.
Friday afternoon, a spokesperson from the mayor’s office shared that crews initially responded to reports of multiple brush fires Thursday night around 8:13 p.m., but determined it was one fire seen from multiple areas.
According to the Division of Forestry’s wildfire map, the fire on Windrock Mountain was 300 acres and 50% contained as of 8 p.m. Friday.
“Forestry plans to implement some fire lines while still utilizing the natural fire breaks of the trails,” Anderson County EMA Director Brice Kidwell said. “They do plan on back-burning at some point today, if the weather permits, so there could be an uptick in smoke. We ask that residents please keep in mind that we may receive rain but nothing significant enough that would allow them to burn any outdoor debris.”
Overnight, the Marlow Volunteer Fire Department shared that it, along with neighboring fire departments and the Tennessee Division of Forestry and Anderson County Emergency Management Agency, were working on the fire on Windrock Mountain.
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“Our crews are working to get the fire lines placed around the fire, but the fire will be visible for some time.” Marlow Volunteer Fire Department said.
Oliver Springs Fire Department also shared that it responded to the Windrock Mountain fire after spending hours containing a fire caused by a tree falling on electric wires on Thursday. According to OSFD’s post on social media, the fire was threatening an oil well.
The fire was visible from Dutch Valley, Oak Ridge, and Roane County, according to the Marlow Volunteer Fire Department.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with new information.
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Crews fighting 300-acre wildfire on Windrock Mountain
by: Hope McAlee
Posted: Nov 17, 2023 / 09:37 AM EST
Updated: Nov 17, 2023 / 12:40 PM EST
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Published 2:26 p.m. ET Nov. 17, 2023 |
Updated 2:26 p.m. ET Nov. 17, 2023
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