Habersham County firefighters are on the scene of a large brush fire in the Fairview Community. Crews responded to 2492 Riverbend Road shortly after 3:30 p.m. Monday.
Officials at the scene tell Now Habersham at least 5 acres are burning. Crews are having to shuttle in water due to a lack of hydrants in the area.
Firefighters from Lee Arrendale State Prison are also on the scene providing mutual aid, and the U.S Forestry Service has been called to assist.
This is a developing story. Now Habersham has reached out to Habersham County Emergency Services Director Jeff Adams and Public Information Officer Rob Moore for more information. Now Habersham will provide more information as it becomes available. Check back here for updates.
