Crews battle massive local fire covering 20+ acres

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) –

There is a large wildfire in Powhatan Point, Ohio that first responders have battled day and night Wednesday.

The call came in at 1:47 p.m.

Crews are still working to put it out as of Wednesday night.

Fire crews that responded are Shadyside, Powhatan and Marshall County. Brush trucks and tankers from Beallsville, Belmont, Sunset Heights, Wolfhurst, Smith Township, & Spirit of 76 are on scene.

The fire covers more than 20 acres and is still spreading, but officials say crews have the fire 95% contained at this point.

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