Crews work to increase containment as wildfire continues for 5th day on Blue Mountain
To date, nearly 600 acres have burned since flames ignited Saturday on the Blue Mountain at Lehigh Gap, officials said.
Wildfire on Blue Mountain; Agencies, more than 200 volunteers work to contain blaze
Fire officials report they are making progress on a massive wildfire that broke out Saturday on the Blue Mountain in Lehigh Township. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources began a
150 acres lost in Blue Mountain brush fire
Officials with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources estimate that 150 acres have been since Saturday afternoon’s brush fire. Authorities say that number is expected to climb to over 200 acres when all is said and done.
UPDATE: Blue Mountain wildfire 25% contained
Crews from the DCNR are stepping in to help tackle the massive wildfire. Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke to people who live nearby who are dealing with the smoke.
Blue Mountain fire spreads to more than 100 acres (UPDATED)
LEHIGH TWP., PA. - A fire continues to burn on Blue Mountain in Lehigh Township, and has now spread to more than 100 acres. According to Northampton County Communications, crews were pulled off the mountain Saturday night due to safety concerns but have now returned to continue fighting the fire.
Wildfire burns on Blue Mountain in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
A massive wildfire is burning on Blue Mountain near the Lehigh Gap in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, officials said.
Blue Mountain wildfire could continue for days as police ask motorists not to stop to watch blaze
Fire crews continue to work Monday morning to contain a wildfire that started on Blue Mountain over the weekend. Northampton County posted on social media Sunday night that the fire would be in the “back burning” phase,
PHOTOS: Blue Mountain fire in Lehigh Township spreads to 150 acres
The fire on Blue Mountain, which started on Saturday, has closed down roads and rallied the support of the local community as fire crews work around the clock to contain the flame.
Wildfire burns on Pennsylvania mountain
Thick white smoke could be seen rising from a Pennsylvania mountain as a wildfire burned for its third day on Monday.
Blue Mountain wildfire: How you can help first responders
The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce are collecting monetary donations to support the Blue Mountain wildfire effort. Here’s how you can help.
Wildfire on Blue Mountain burns over 150 acres, still uncontained
More than 150 acres of Blue Mountain has been torched by a wildfire that broke out over the weekend. Crews began battling the fire late Saturday night and have been working round the clock ever since.
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Blue Mountain firefight headed in ‘good direction,’ with much work remaining (UPDATE)
Hundreds of local and state firefighters battled a wildfire burning for a third day on the Blue Mountain at Lehigh Gap.