Firefighters battling Sugar Fire at Mark Twain National Forest

DOUGLAS CO., MO (KBSI) — Firefighters with Mark Twain National Forest, and the Mark Twain Veteran Crew are responding to a fire along Glade Top Trail.

The fire has been named the Sugar Fire and is located about 12 miles southwest of Ava, Missouri. The blaze is about 60% contained, according to Cody Norris from the public affairs office of Mark Twain National Forest. 1,500 acres have been damaged, and several homes and structures were threatened, but volunteer firefighters managed to protect the buildings from damage.

Officials believe the cause of the fire is human-related, but an investigation is ongoing.

The fire was reported on the evening of October 28th and is burning in downed cedar and timber litter.

Visibility for driving is expected to be impacted along Glade Top Trail tonight and for the next few days from possible heavy smoke.

Visitors and residents are asked to use alternate routes and avoid the Glad Top Trail area for safety.

This is a developing story, visit KBSI23.com for updates.