Cold, Dry Weather Causes Problems

By: Steve Alexander | WKRG
Published: January 13, 2010

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We have a warning from area firefighters: please beware of the serious fire danger due to the cold, dry weather.
There was a huge fire Tuesday off Coy Smith Highway that scorched some tires, then damaged a wooded area between Citronelle and Mount Vernon.
Firefighters from 10 different departments fought the blaze for several hours before bringing it under control.
The fire threatened homes, businesses and a horse stable.
Several race horses were in the barn.
Scott Lofton called 9-1-1 for help.
He said it could have been devastating if the fire had spread.
Firefighters from Citronelle, Mount Vernon and surrounding communities helped to bring the fire under control.