DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Crews are currently battling a massive fire that started at a tire shop in DeKalb County, but quickly grew on Saturday afternoon.
DeKalb County fire officials confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that a portion of Covington Hwy. is closed near Panola Road while firefighters work.
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Channel 2′s Eryn Rogers is along Covington Hwy. where she sees dozens of officers, firefighters and paramedics in the area.
There are several fire engines and ambulances responding to the busy area.
Georgia Department of Transportation cameras in the area show the road closed off.
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Fire officials say it started as a car fire at a tire shop, but quickly grew to a grass fire and took over two storage sheds on the property.
There is no word on any injuries.
This comes as all of north Georgia remains under a Red Flag Warning for high fire danger because of dry air and gusty winds, meaning that fires could quickly spread.
The warning lasts until 8 p.m. on Saturday.
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