A two-alarm brush fire in township erupted across several acres in Bern Township Thursday afternoon, according to emergency reports.
Initial reports of the fire in the 1100 block of Fairview Drive came from a property owner, who said about five acres were on fire and that one of their golf carts was caught in the blaze.
Firefighters confirmed several acres were ablaze between Fairview Drive to the east, Old Bernville Road to the west, and Possum Lane to the north.
Crews were having difficulty getting engines to the fire in some areas due to a lack of access, and additional ATVs and UTVs were called in, as well as personnel with rakes and leaf blowers.
As of 6 p.m., crews reported that forward progression of the fire was mostly stopped around the fire’s north and northwest flank, although the risk of flames erupting suddenly remained there.
Progression of the fire on the eastern flank was mostly stopped after 6 p.m., reports said.
Rick Road at Fairview Drive was shut down for the operation.
Source: Berkshire mont