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17-acre brush fire contained but still smoldering at Chesterfield tree farm: 'Do not be alarmed'

Residents near Moseley Road may continue to see smoke from Saturday's 17-acre brush fire. Officials say the fire is contained and ask residents not to call 911.
17-acre brush fire contained but still smoldering at Chesterfield tree farm
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Residents along or near Moseley Road in Chesterfield may continue to see smoke from the site of Saturday's brush fire, but officials say there is no cause for alarm.

Chesterfield Fire and EMS said the fire remains contained but is still smoldering in some spots. Crews will be on site throughout the day monitoring for hot spots. Residents are asked not to call 911 if they see smoke in the area.

The fire burned 17 acres on a tree farm in the 3900 block of Moseley Road before being brought under control Saturday evening. No homes were threatened or damaged.

In addition to Chesterfield Fire and EMS crews, firefighters from Amelia and Powhatan counties also responded to assist, along with the Virginia Department of Forestry.

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