Update: Residents Picking Up After Destructive Faulkner County Fire
By: KARK 4 News
Updated: June 21, 2012
7:55pm Update:
Faulkner County Emergency Crews tell KARK the fire near Holland is now out.
6:05 p.m. Update:
Authorities from the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office now say four homes have burned. Two of the homes are believed to be occupied.
Faulkner County Judge Preston Scroggin told KARK 4 News live during the 6 p.m. news the fire was no longer a threat. Six crews including the Arkansas Forestry Commission worked the fire.
The fire is believed to have burned approximately 80 acres.
Scroggin also noted the American Red Cross was on the scene assisting families of the two occupied homes.
Original Story:
Authorities tell KARK 4 News a large fire has burned two homes north of Conway.
Faulkner County Emergency Crews tell KARK the fire near Holland is now out.
6:05 p.m. Update:
Authorities from the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office now say four homes have burned. Two of the homes are believed to be occupied.
Faulkner County Judge Preston Scroggin told KARK 4 News live during the 6 p.m. news the fire was no longer a threat. Six crews including the Arkansas Forestry Commission worked the fire.
The fire is believed to have burned approximately 80 acres.
Scroggin also noted the American Red Cross was on the scene assisting families of the two occupied homes.
Original Story:
Authorities tell KARK 4 News a large fire has burned two homes north of Conway.
The blaze is on Highway 287 in the Holland community.
Shortly after 5 p.m., the fire spread to two houses. Several homes have been evacuated.
KARK 4 News has a crew on the way and will provide additional information.
