Mill Mountain Fire Expanded to 675-Acres

According to the US Forest Service, the approximately 675-acre Mill Mountain Fire was 35% contained as of late Friday afternoon. There are more than two dozen personnel assigned to the fire, including four engines, two dozers and two helicopters. The Burrells Ford Campground and the Foothills Trail reamin closed until further notice. Fire or firework activities are banned in the area. The public is advised to avoid the area and drive slowly near it.