At approximately 4:00am on Thursday, November 9th, Maury County Fire Units were dispatched to a smoke investigation in the area of Yanahli Wildlife Management Area.
Deputy Chief Richey Schatz noted smoke from the roadway coming from a deeply wooded area near both private and public land.
“Drone technology was used by the Maury County Office of Emergency Management to locate the source of the smoke. A 26 acre forest fire was discovered,” says Deputy Chief Schatz.
“At this time, there is no risk to the public. The fire is naturally contained by streams and water sources. State forestry is working to establish a fire line,” states Savannah Maddison, Public Information Officer with MCFD.
Smoke is expected to be present in the area for the next several days as trees within the area burn.
“We are asking that if anyone has information on the source of this fire, please contact the Maury County Sheriff’s Office or TN State Forestry Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017,” states Deputy Chief Richey Schatz.
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