Wildland fire contained in Martin

(Source: City of Martin Fire EMS/ Facebook)
(Source: City of Martin Fire EMS/ Facebook)

MARTIN, Tn., (KBSI)- A swift response from the City of Martin Fire/EMS team contained a wildland fire yesterday morning on the Highway 45 bypass.

The blaze, which started just off the highway, spread up the hill on both sides and into a nearby wooded area.

Firefighters arrived on the scene shortly before lunch and extinguished the flames within 30-45 minutes.

The fire has been contained, with no reports of injuries or structural damage

The City of Martin Fire/EMS department demonstrated rapid response and effective firefighting efforts to minimize the spread and impact of the fire.

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