Crews were called to battle a brush fire on the west side of Slatington Thursday afternoon.
According to Lehigh County dispatchers, smoke was seen along the 500 block of West Church Street around 2:30 p.m.
Dispatchers say crews were staging at the firehouse and working to contain the spread of the fire.
Photo courtesy Mike Nester
The National Weather Service has warned of an increased risk of fire spread due to continued dry conditions.
Adding to the threat of fire is low humidity and increased wind speed, according to the weather service.
The National Weather Service has been discouraging outdoor burning.