Crews continue fighting hotspots on Glassy Mountain in Greenville County

  • Source: WHNS-TV Fox 21 Greenville
  • Published: 01/22/2021 12:00 AM

Crews are still working to put out hotspots from a fire that began Thursday night on Glassy Mountain. Shortly before 8 a.m., crews with the Glassy Mountain Fire Department returned to their headquarters after spending the night on the mountain. New crews are being briefed and will be sent up to continue the fight. Friday morning, Ray Cassell, Fire Management Officer with the South Carolina Forestry Commission said, "There's a lot of work to be done today. We have crews coming in from all around the state. We'll be out there most of the day putting out hotspots on the fire." On Thursday, Tigerville FD confirmed to FOX Carolina they were assisting Glassy Mountain FD with mutual aid to tackle the flames. Greenville County dispatch further confirmed their crews were helping as well, noting crews from Lake Cunningham FD and Gowensville fire crews were also involved.



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