FISHING CREEK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Columbia County blaze had burned through acres of land and multiple vehicles Wednesday afternoon.
Benton Assistant Fire Chief James Albertson tells 28/22 News crews were called to the 500 of Winding Road in Fishing Creek Township, Columbia County shortly after 3:30 p.m. for a reported fire.
Assistant Chief Alberston says the fire broke out under dry conditions as a burn ban was in place in the township.
When crews arrived, the fire already spread across about two acres of land and eventually expanded to cover eight acres, according to Assistant Chief Alberston.
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Officials say the fire burned a field and reached the top of a wooded hill. Assistant Chief Alberston says several trees had to be cut down to contain the blaze.
Assistant Chief Alberston says windy conditions contributed to the spread of the fire.
Not only was land burned, according to Assistant Chief Alberston, but a trailer and three vehicles were also damaged in the fire.
So far, authorities say no injuries have been reported.
The cause of the fire has yet to be determined and the fire marshal is investigating the blaze.
