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Large wildfire reported in Chambers County
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- Large 200-acre wildfire reported in southern Chambers County on Road 174; personnel actively working to contain it.
- Downed power line poses additional hazard; public urged to avoid area and let emergency personnel work safely.
A large wildfire is occurring in southern Chambers County right now.
According to the Alabama Forestry Commission, a 200-acre fire is taking place on Chambers County Road 174 near Chambers County Road 078.
The commission says personnel are on the scene and working diligently to safely contain and suppress the fire.
There is an additional hazard posed by a downed power line in the area.
The public are urged to avoid the area and allow emergency personnel to operate safely.
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