Crews respond to mountain fire in Dauphin County

(WHTM) – A fire has been reported in the area near Linglestown in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County.

The fire reportedly involved a vehicle near the Autumn Oaks community that spread into the nearby brush amid extremely dry weather in the area.

Smoke can be seen filling the sky from by the community.

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According to the Department of Environmental Protection, Dauphin County is in a Drought Watch. A Red Flag Warning was also issued for Dauphin County and the surrounding area on Friday.

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