Hwy 41 Brush Fire brings out several Fire Departments

Fire crews and other emergency personnel on the scene Wednesday... Photo by Barry West

Fire crews and other emergency personnel on the scene Wednesday… Photo by Barry West

Fire crews from all over Rutherford County began working a brush fire on Wednesday morning. About an hour after the fire was reported volunteer fire departments from Coffee County and Manchester Fire & Rescue were called to assist in the firefighting effort along Highway 41 just outside Coffee County.
Authorities confirmed at least 15 structures were in danger.
Highway 41 had to be closed for period of time while firemen worked the scene.
However, authorities added they had the fire under control.