Wildfire on Blue Mountain burns over 150 acres

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.
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 burns over 150 acres, still uncontained
LEHIGH, Pa. - 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. Firefighters have doused the flames both from the ground and with a helicopter dropping water from above.
Update: Wildfire on Blue Mountain spreads to 150 acres as crews work to contain it
A wildfire that began Saturday on Blue Mountain in northern Northampton County was about 20% contained Sunday evening.
Nearly 600 acres scorched as 4th day of Blue Mountain wildfire rages on (UPDATE)
Officials are reporting 577 acres have burned and dry conditions are making it difficult to get the flames under control.
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.
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 in Northampton County could continue for days; 'back burning' begins
Firefighters continue to try to contain the blaze that began Saturday near the Appalachian Trail and the border to Carbon County
Blue Mountain wildfire could continue for days as ‘back burning’ begins
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,
Officials don't expect Blue Mountain brush fire to spread any further, containment efforts continue
Dry conditions have made it difficult for crews to get a handle on it. Officials say the brush fire is 25% contained and that ...
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