REYNOLDS COUNTY, Mo. – Evacuations have been ordered in Reynolds County due to multiple fires reported in the area.
The Reynolds County Emergency Management Agency issued evacuation orders just before 9 p.m. following reports of a brush fire earlier in the afternoon.
Residents on County Roads 500, 510, 514, 202 and 203 are advised to evacuate immediately.
The emergency management agency has opened a shelter at the FEMA building located at Ellington High School for those needing immediate shelter.
Residents are urged to follow evacuation orders to ensure their safety as emergency personnel work to contain the fires.
The Reynolds County Emergency Management Agency calls for those to stay informed through official channels for updates on the fires and evacuation orders.
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