HELMVILLE — The McElwain Fire 10 miles west of Helmville in Powell County has grown to 176 aces and remains 0% contained as of Monday morning.
The Powell County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation warnings to residents in the Ledger Road area.
The blaze — which is is comprised of a north fire and a south fire — is burning in grass and timber.
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Fire managers report the lightning-sparked blaze is creeping and smoldering with isolated torching.
There are 105 people assigned to the fire including a helicopter that will continue to drop water on the fire as needed.
