Wildfires along I-65 near mile marker 300 now contained

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Updated Oct. 13 at 3 p.m., According to the Good Hope Volunteer Fire Department, the fires are now contained. All lanes should be open by 3:30.
Please continue to use caution in the area until all personnel and fire engines have left the scene(s).

Editor's note: Thank you to all of the volunteer firefighters who have worked so hard over these past several days!


CULLMAN – According to witness reports and Cullman County Fire and EMS Dispatch, there are "three to four" wildfires burning along Interstate 65 around mile marker 300, one that had reportedly jumped to the median at one point.

Motorists are urged to use caution in the area.

Volunteer fire departments from Good Hope and Dodge City have responded, along with the Alabama Forestry Commission.

This is a developing story.

REMINDER: CULLMAN COUNTY IS UNDER A 'NO-BURN ORDER.' PLEASE DO NOT BURN ANYTHING OUTSIDE!