Smiths Station, Salem fire crews working to extinguish brush fire in Salem
Multiple agencies are on the scene of a brush fire Friday afternoon.
Smoke seen as brush fire spreads in woods on Lee Road 640 on Friday, March 20, 2026. (Image/Colin Scroggins)
The fire is taking place in the 1000 block of Lee Road 640, which is located off of Lee Road 250, in the Salem community of Lee County. The fire was reported to CNAW2News.com around 4:10 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Crews arriving on scene of a brush fire on Lee Road 640 on Friday, March 20, 2026. (Image/Colin Scroggins)
Salem and Smiths Station fire crews are on scene, along with the Smiths Station Fire and Rescue med one ambulance.
Smoke beginning to worsen as brush fire grows on Lee Road 640 on Friday, March 20, 2026. (Image/Colin Scroggins)
CNAW2News.com saw smoke and flames in the woods between two homes. This is the fourth fire-related call today that Smiths Station Fire and Rescue have responded to.
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