WASHINGTON COUNTY, Mo. — A fire that burned for hours in Washington County, Missouri is now contained.
Earlier on Thursday, some residents were asked to use caution and evacuate if needed due to a brush fire in the area.
Dozens of neighboring fire departments worked to put out a large brush fire for more than five hours. The fire was on both sides of Highway 185 and the highway was closed as crews worked to put the fire out.
Potosi Fire Department spokesperson Robert Lane said about 100 to 150 firefighters were on scene.
Editor's note: Spokesperson Lane previously indicated a 2 mile radius was evacuated, he later said no one was evacuated.
The area is under a red flag warning until 5 p.m. as the combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels will contribute to extreme fire behavior, according to the U.S. National Weather Service.