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Council notes wildfire response: Oak Ridge Fire Department responding uphill from town
Summary
During the special meeting the mayor reported an active fire for which Oak Ridge Fire Department was responding and urged attendees to stay safe; the council proceeded with the hiring vote while monitoring the situation.
Council members paused regular business to note an active fire nearby during the meeting. The mayor told attendees that the Oak Ridge Fire Department was responding and that flames were headed up the hill.
Members expressed concern for public safety and said they hoped the situation would be under control soon. A council member closed the meeting with a safety admonition: “Everybody stay safe out there.” The council then adjourned the special meeting.
The comment about the fire was an informational announcement and there was no formal action recorded related to emergency measures in the transcript.
