Fire investigators say brush fires that broke out along Highway 441 near Baldwin on Monday appear accidental.
Seven separate brush fires ignited on the northbound side of the highway near Old Highway 441 Tuesday around 12:30 p.m.
The fires spanned approximately one-half mile and were actively burning when firefighters arrived, according to Banks County Fire Chief Steve Nichols. The Banks County Fire Department received assistance from Baldwin, Habersham County, LACI, Georgia Forestry, and Cornelia Fire Departments in controlling the blazes.
No injuries were reported, and no structures were damaged. It took firefighters several hours to get the fires under control.
Chief Nichols says the fires possibly were caused by a vehicle experiencing mechanical problems.
Authorities indicated the fires caused various traffic issues in the area.
Baldwin police diverted traffic around the fires as crews worked to extinguish them.
