Eltham fire currently under control by New Kent personnel

By Community Member | September 21, 2015 5:33 pm

A fire that broke out during the early morning hours of Sept. 20 is now under control.

In a Sept. 21 press release from New Kent Fire and EMS, fire crews responded to 911 calls after heavy smoke was detected in the Eltham area of the county. The smoke was emitting from a scrap woodpile located in the 15000 block of Eltham Road.

Smoke and fire is continuing to burn from the inside of the pile. Fire personnel are working around the clock and continuing to monitor the situation and to prevent any further spreading of the flame.

“There are several conditions that may impact the burn,” said New Kent Fire Chief Rick Opett. “If strong winds and/or low humidity occur we could have some more challenges to overcome.”

Mutual aid from West Point Volunteer, James City-Bruton Volunteer, and Richmond International Airport fire departments assisted in containing the fire.