A brush fire is reported to be 20 feet away from a residence at 7012 Maple Road. Alabama Fire Department is responding. The location is between Knowlesville and Ledge roads. The fire chief on scene reports it is currently confined to a hedgerow and "as long as the wind is cooperating" it should remain there while they proceed to put it out.
UPDATE 1:07 p.m.: The fire is under control.
UPDATE 1:36 p.m.: The fire is out. Alabama is back in service.
