HELMVILLE — The Powell County Sheriff's Office has issued an emergency evacuation order for all residents in the OS Properties/GMPOA – Reforestation area, located south of Helmville.
Law enforcement and fire personnel are conducting door-to-door evacuations Friday night, with the sheriff urging residents to leave immediately.
The Windy Rock Fire, located 11 miles northeast of Drummond, has burned more than 1,900 acres and remains 0% contained.
More than 350 personnel are battling the fire, supported by numerous engines and helicopters working to establish containment lines.
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