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Brush fire scorches over 250 acres in Northampton County

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters in Northhampton County are battling a brush fire that is only 28% contained and could potentially spread to surrounding areas.

The fire on Blue Mountain near the Lehigh Water Gap has burned more than 250 acres since it started Friday.

On Sunday crews used a combination of airdrops, and a ground attack, and also set a controlled burn, hoping to box in the wildfire.

On Monday, about 140 workers, with the help of local fire fighting crews and helicopters returned to the scene to put out more of the fire.

Police investigating string of fires in Williamsport

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say an investigation is underway after multiple fires broke out across Williamsport on Monday.

On Monday, the Williamsport Bureau of Police and the Williamsport Bureau of Fire announced they're working on a joint investigation into multiple suspected arson incidents that happened at multiple areas throughout Williamsport.

Trump supporters gather in Monroe County

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Trump supporters were in Monroe County on Monday as the Trump bus came through the area.

Trump supporters were part of the team, including Florida representative Byron Donalds, former Chief of Staff for the Department of Defense Kash Patel, and Doctor Ben Carson, who ran for president in 2016.

Each speaker encouraged everyone to vote, including undecideds.

Security measures in place at Luzerne County polling places

They stressed how important Pennsylvania is in this election.

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