Norfolk Southern Police investigating woods fire

APISON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Norfolk Southern police are investigating after a fire was started in the woods this afternoon.

According to Tri-Community Volunteer Fire department, the fire burned two acres of land between Alabama Road and Howardsville Road.

Due to limited access points and a steep terrain multiple agencies had to assist with the effort.

Norfolk Southern stopped all trains during the incident for the safety of the firefighters.

No injuries were reported.

The fire burned just under 2 acres with no injuries to report. All trains were stopped during the incident duration for the safety of our crews working along the tracks. pic.twitter.com/y7cfXTzFXO

— Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (@TriCommunityFD) April 5, 2021