Helena Fire Department issues smoke warning following brush fire – Shelby County Reporter

By MACKENZEE SIMMS | Editor

HELENA – After midnight on the morning of Monday, June 24, the Helena Fire Department issued a local alert for excessive smoke from an ongoing brush fire in the Cahaba Wildlife Management Area.

According to announcements made by the HFD, the department first responded to a small brush fire in the 2400 block of Coalmont Road on Saturday, June 22. The next day, afternoon crews were called to the 4600 block of Highway 13 for a large brush fire. .

The HFD reports that responders used drones to locate a large brush fire in the Cahaba Wildlife Management Area, with the Alabama Forest Service and County 17 Fire Department working to contain the blaze.

Due to smoke from the bushfire spreading to surrounding areas, the HFD issued a local alert for Helena, informing residents to expect smoky conditions.

“Alabama Forestry has the fire under control, however there will continue to be a significant amount of smoke from this fire covering the majority of residential areas in Helena,” the release said. “A slight smell of smoke and campfire is to be expected, but if you encounter heavy smoke or see a fire, please notify 911 immediately.”

More information will be released as it becomes available.