Gulf Shores Brush Fire Forces Highway Closure

0:00A brush-fire broke out Tuesday in Gulf Shore's Alabama, prompting a big response from multiple agencies and shutting down a stretch of highway, 59 for several hours. Police from the Gulf Shore's department urged drivers to steer clear of the area around State Park Road, while crews worked the scene, even calling in a helicopter to drop water on the flames. The blaze sparked when a tree toppled onto a power line, and as a safety measure, several businesses east of Fort Morgan Road had to evacuate, including Regens Bank, Napa Auto Parts, and Matt's ice cream. Thankfully, officials reopened the highway later that day, once the fire was in a control, with no injuries reported. Fire risks remain high this time of year, so local authorities are asking everyone to stay vigilant around power lines and dry brush. This has been Birmingham News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story.