EVINGTON, Va. – UPDATE
Crews have extinguished a brush fire near Halseys Bridge Road in Campbell County, according to the Altavista Fire Company.
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Officials said all units but one have cleared from the scene. The last unit will remain on the scene to monitor for hotspots.
Altavista Fire Company said the fire burned 10 acres of land in a heavily wooded area before crews were able to contain and extinguish the fire.
ORIGINAL STORY
Crews are responding to a large brush fire in Evington.
According to the Altavista Fire Company, crews from Altavista, Evington, Lyn-Dan Heights, and the Department of Forestry are responding to the fire on Halseys Bridge Road.
Officials are reminding the public to refrain from burning leaves or any type of brush with Saturday’s wind and dry conditions.
The public is asked to avoid the area.
This is a developing story. Stick with 10 News as we continue to learn more.