Crews fight Tinker Mountain brush fire

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Fire crews are fighting a fire along the Appalachian Trail on Tinker Mountain.

The US Forest Service is also on scene.

Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS(Botetourt County Department of Fire & EMS)

The fire was found early Tuesday morning burning along the steep slopes in undergrowth and brush, and appears to be a result of a lightning strike from overnight storms.

The Troutville Volunteer Fire Department, Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department - Company 4, and Eagle Rock Volunteer Fire & Rescue all aided with personnel and resources.