Brush fire in Loudon County exti

LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Loudon County firefighters, deputies and other first responders extinguished a brush fire near Lenoir City, according to the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office

Just after 12:30 p.m. Friday, the sheriff’s office reported that emergency responders with the sheriff’s office and Loudon County Fire and Rescue, and personnel with the Tennessee Division of Forestry were on the scene of the brush fire that was rapidly spreading in a wood line near White Wing Road.

At 1:56 p.m., the sheriff’s office released an update saying the fire was extinguished, and White Wing Road had been reopened.

Previously, LCSO said deputies closed down the road in the 1800 block to ensure public safety and allow crews to respond. According to the sheriff’s office, the fire was threatening nearby structures, but crews are working to contain it.

Loudon County brush fire fully contained, state says Crews are battling the fire on Price Road in Lenoir City.

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Multiple agencies responded to a brush fire in Loudon County Wednesday afternoon.

Loudon County Fire and Rescue said shortly after 5 p.m. that it was working alongside the state’s Division of Forestry to contain a brush fire on Price Road in Lenoir City.

“Please avoid the area as this is an active scene,” the agency said.

According to the state’s wildfire website, the fire, which was estimated to be around two acres in size, had been fully contained just after 6 p.m.