Firefighters receiving “frequent” brush fire calls
Wesleyan Road woods fire / Tri-Community VFD
APISON, Tenn. (WDEF) — On Thursday, firefighters were working a woods fire in Apison, Tennessee.
The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department said the fire was located in the woods at 5102 Wesleyan Road.
Firefighters said the fire spread outside the containment line.
No buildings are in danger, according to the fire department.
Wesleyan Road woods fire / Tri-Community VFD
Bradley County Fire and Rescue and Tennessee Wildland firefighters assisted as well.
Tri-Community VFD noted the expansion of the “exceptional drought” zone in Tennessee.
Fire officials said they have received frequent brush fire calls along I-75.
They are asking the public not to burn.
Here is their post to X:
🔥 The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor update has expanded the ‘exceptional drought’ zone further up the I-75 corridor.
🔥 Brush fire calls in our area have been frequent. We cannot stress enough….please do not burn, especially with the wind we are experiencing today. pic.twitter.com/4QPBAWPspS
— Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (@TriCommunityFD) November 16, 2023
