MCALMONT, Ark. – Fire crews responded to a fire in the McAlmont community Monday morning.
The fire was reported near East 46th Street and Forester around 11 a.m.
North Little Rock Fire Department officials shared more information Monday afternoon, saying that the fire involved a significant amount of bamboo, and the heating of the water inside the bamboo is causing what sounds like small explosions in the area.
“A big thank you to the Arkansas Forestry Commission for assisting our crews,” NLRFD officials said. “Forestry personnel established a fire line completely around the affected area, helping contain the fire and prevent it from spreading.”…