Calhoun Co

**Start Date/Time/Location** - There have been several wildfires reported in Calhoun County, Alabama, over the past few weeks. - One significant fire was reported on Monday, February 25, in the Glencoe area, near the Etowah and Calhoun County lines, south of Fords Valley Road[4]. - Another fire was reported on March 4 at McClellan Forestry, a 900-acre wildlife preserve[5]. **Size and Containment** - The fire near Glencoe initially reported as 150 acres, but later updates indicated it had grown to around 400 acres before being contained[2][4]. - The fire at McClellan Forestry is currently estimated at 100 acres and is being managed by the Anniston Fire Department and U.S. Fish and Wildlife[5]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** - The fires have been fueled by dry conditions, low humidity, and high winds, making them prone to rapid spread. The fire near Glencoe was particularly challenging due to its location in a hard-to-reach wooded area[4]. - The fire at McClellan Forestry is being closely monitored, but its spread is a concern due to the dry and brittle leaves and sticks on the ground[5]. **Containment Efforts** - For the Glencoe fire, the Alabama Forestry Commission established a control line around the fire, achieving containment. However, the term "contained" does not indicate the fire is fully extinguished, but rather that a perimeter has been established[2][4]. - At McClellan Forestry, efforts are ongoing to protect structures and contain the fire, with collaboration between the Anniston Fire Department and U.S. Fish and Wildlife[5].

Citations

['https://abc3340.com/news/local/five-homes-lost-to-fires-in-calhoun-county-alabama-foresty-commission-wildfires-brush-fire', 'https://weisradio.com/2025/02/25/update-forestry-crews-still-on-scene-of-400-acre-fire-near-glencoe/', 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNzLbuWE2vc', 'https://weisradio.com/2025/02/25/wildfire-reported-in-glencoe-area-burning-at-etowah-calhoun-county-line/', 'https://abc3340.com/newsletter-daily/alabama-calhoun-county-anniston-fire-departmetn-us-fish-wildlife-as-we-monitor-the-wildfire-at-mcclellan-forestry-march-4-2025']