UPDATE ON FIRE

September 29, 2022 at 4:16:48 PM CDT
The DeSoto Sheriff’s Office posted, “This fire had been contained around 4:05pm but just after sending notification it jumped a fire line.   First Responders remain on scene in an attempt to contain the fire and clear the area.”

Here is the text of the prior story:

DeSoto Sheriff and Fire are currently on scene of a large woods fire in the area of Sam Booker Road between Hudson Darby and Hwy 171.  Please stay clear of the area at this time and choose a different route if traveling through. 

The Sheriff’s Department said these roads are closed:  Sam Booker to Mustiful Road and Hudson Darby from Sam Booker to Highway 171.

We will update the public when this is under control and all roadways have been reopened.

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