Halloween brush fire extinguished by Smiths Station, Salem fire crews
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- Salem and Smiths Station fire crews extinguished a brush fire on Lee Road 245 Halloween night.
- Fire was dispatched at 7:10 p.m., extinguished by 9:30 p.m. with no reported injuries or cause details.
The Salem Volunteer Fire Department assisted the Smiths Station Fire Protection District with a brush fire in the 300 block of Lee Road 245 on Halloween night.
According to the Salem Volunteer Fire Department, crews were dispatched at approximately 7:10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in response to a mutual aid request from Smiths Station Fire Protection District, which was already on scene.
Salem sent Engine 511, Brush 513, Brush 515 and three volunteer firefighters to assist with firefighting efforts.
Upon arrival, Salem firefighters worked alongside Smiths Station personnel to extinguish the fire.
Salem’s units were released from the scene at approximately 9:30 p.m.
No additional information about the cause of the fire or any injuries was provided.
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