A brush fire which burned off New Hampshire Avenue this afternoon, is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s office. At about 4:00 PM, the fire department responded to the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Route 70 for a brush fire, which caused a heavy smoke smell in the area.

The Forest Fire Service along with the Fire Marshal’s office responded.

Nobody was injured, and the fire was brought under control about 30 minutes later. TLS-6466/TLS-MK.