What We Know: Firefighters in Christian County are warning residents to hold off on outdoor burning after a large fire near Highlandville.
What It Means: The Highlandville Rural Fire Protection District says flames burned more than 200 acres Friday afternoon near Peachtree Drive.
Crews from several departments responded, using more than 13-thousand gallons of water to put out the fire.
What It Means: The fire threatened homes, barns, vehicles, and livestock, but no injuries were reported.
Fire officials say despite recent rain, conditions remain dangerously dry, and even a small fire can quickly get out of control.
Firefighters in Christian County are warning residents to hold off on outdoor burning after a large fire near Highlandville.
The Highlandville Rural Fire Protection District says flames burned more than 200 acres Friday afternoon near Peachtree Drive.
Crews from several departments responded, using more than 13-thousand gallons of water to put out the fire.
The flames threatened homes, barns, vehicles, and livestock, but no injuries were reported.
Fire officials say despite recent rain, conditions remain dangerously dry, and even a small fire can quickly get out of control.
(Photo provided by Highlandville Rural Fire Protection District Facebook page)