HYDES, MD—Crews responded to a brush fire in the Fork/Hydes area on Wednesday afternoon.

At just before 1 p.m., units responded to a woods fire in the 3000-block of Harford Road.

The Fallston Volunteer Fire Company reports that the blaze was caused by a homeowner burning debris in a barrel that spread to the wooded area.

Crews have the fire under control within about ten minutes.

Residents are urged to use caution and/or avoid outdoor burning due to low humidity levels, gusty winds, and a high fire risk on Wednesday.

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