Blown Transformer Ignites Field in Water Valley

 

At approximately 12:30 p.m., there was a report of a fire on Spring Road and Concho Valley, just south of Water Valley.

Wall Valley Firefighters are battling a blaze on Spring Road. (LIVE! Photo/Zoey Hanrahan)

Water Valley Volunteer Firefighters are on scene, but officials have closed down northbound traffic on US 87 due to smoke obstructing the roadway.

Please avoid the area at this time.

Wall Valley Firefighters are battling a blaze on Spring Road. (LIVE! Photo/Zoey Hanrahan)

We will provide an update when available.

Update

J.C. Schovajsa, fire chief with the Water Valley Volunteer Department, said that the fire was caused by a blown transformer.

LIVE! Photo by Zoey Hanrahan

Over an acre of land was burned. 

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