Wildfire on Blue Mountain burns over 150 acres

Mountain wildfire burns 150 acres of Northampton County forest, officials say (UPDATE)
A wildfire has burned 150 acres of forest in Northampton County, officials said on Sunday. The blaze is burning on Blue Mountain on the east side of the Lehigh Gap, a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Department of Conversation and Natural Resources said.
Wildfire burns on Blue Mountain in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
A massive wildfire is burning on Blue Mountain near the Lehigh Gap in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, officials said.
UPDATE: Blue Mountain wildfire 25% contained
Crews from the DCNR are stepping in to help tackle the massive wildfire. Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke to people who live nearby who are dealing with the smoke.
Update: Wildfire on Blue Mountain spreads to 150 acres as crews work to contain it
A wildfire that began Saturday on Blue Mountain in northern Northampton County was about 20% contained Sunday evening.
Chamber launches fundraiser for Blue Mountain wildfire crews: How you can help
The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce with its Northern Lehigh affiliate announced a way to help crews tackling a stubborn wildfire at Lehigh Gap.
Raging brush fire on Blue Mountain expected to burn for several more days in Northampton County
NORTHAMPTON County, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A raging brush fire in the Lehigh Valley is expected to burn for several more days. The blaze has been going on since Saturday afternoon on Blue Mountain in Northampton County. Environmental officials say at least 200 acres have burned, with dry conditions fueling the flames.
Blue Mountain fire spreads to more than 100 acres (UPDATED)
LEHIGH TWP., PA. - A fire continues to burn on Blue Mountain in Lehigh Township, and has now spread to more than 100 acres. According to Northampton County Communications, crews were pulled off the mountain Saturday night due to safety concerns but have now returned to continue fighting the fire.
Brush fire raging on Blue Mountain in Northampton County
News is getting reports of a large brush fire currently going on Blue Mountain in Northampton County. Smoke and flames can be seen from miles
Crews fighting wildfire on Blue Mountain in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
A wildfire that began burning on Blue Mountain near the Lehigh Gap on Sunday has spread to more than 150 acres, officials said. The Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company said crews had started a controlled burn to create a barrier to nearby homes.
Wildfire on Blue Mountain burns over 150 acres, still uncontained
More than 150 acres of Blue Mountain has been torched by a wildfire that broke out over the weekend. Crews began battling the fire late Saturday night and have been working round the clock ever since.
Blue Mountain wildfire could continue for days as ‘back burning’ begins
Fire crews continue to work Monday morning to contain a wildfire that started on Blue Mountain over the weekend. Northampton County posted on social media Sunday night that the fire would be in the “back burning” phase,
Brush fire scorches over 250 acres in Northampton County
Firefighters in Northhampton County are battling a brush fire that is only 28% contained and could potentially spread to ...
Officials don't expect Blue Mountain brush fire to spread any further, containment efforts continue
Dry conditions have made it difficult for crews to get a handle on it. Officials say the brush fire is 25% contained and that ...
People gather to watch crews battle large wildfire in Northampton County
A massive wildfire outside of Palmerton is still burning. Crews have been fighting the flames in Northampton Co. for days.