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Wildfire Consumes Over 500 Acres
February 15, 2015
Firefighters from Alabama and Florida battled a massive wildfire Saturday about eight miles north of Flomaton, AL. By dark, the fire had consumed over 500 acres and continued to burn.
Several structures were threatened by the fire, but none were damaged thanks to the efforts of first responders, officials said.
Firefighters from multiple departments in Alabama were aided by firefighters from Century, McDavid and Jay into the night. Late Saturday night, the Alabama Division of Forestry was still on the scene working with bulldozers to containthe wildfire.
There were no injuries reported.
Pictured: A massive wildfire consumed about 500 acres near Flomaton, AL, Saturday, with the fire continuing to burn into Saturday night. Photos by Flomaton Fire Department, Jay Fire Department, April McCullough, Robert Egee and others for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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Hall creek road.
Whereabouts did this happen? Looks like Pinevew.