Firefighters contained a brush fire in Macuarima after smoke threatened nearby homes and reduced visibility for drivers.
Crews respond near homes and traffic
The vegetation fire was reported on Monday afternoon in an area close enough to homes to raise concern for residents. Smoke from the fire also affected road visibility and traffic flow.
Fire brought under control
A fire-service unit responded and extinguished the blaze. Traffic returned to normal after crews brought the scene under control. No injuries or damage to homes were reported in the initial account.
Brush fires can quickly create local air-quality and safety risks, particularly when dry vegetation burns near homes and roads. The report did not identify the cause of this fire.
Source
This article is based on reporting by ArubaNews.ca, which cited AWE24.