Fire breaks out in woods near Little Rock Big Rock Interchange
Crews responded to a woods blaze early Tuesday morning near the Big Rock interchange in Little Rock. Traffic cameras showed visible flames in the area around 5 a.m. The incident drew an emergency response near major roadway paths.
Officials with the Little Rock Fire Department said they deployed four units to the scene. The agency sent crews directly to the wooded area. The cause of the fire is unknown.
The Big Rock interchange connects major interstate routes across Little Rock. Highway cameras monitored traffic conditions as emergency crews worked nearby.
The Arkansas Department of Transportation operates traffic cameras across the state to track highway conditions. Dispatchers routinely alert emergency crews when roadside hazards appear on camera feeds.
Firefighters remained at the Little Rock location to address the flames.
