Guernsey Park Fire 95 Percent Contained

Firefighters at Guernsey State Park  have now reach 95 percent containment of that fire. Evacuation notices and road closures have been lifted for the community of Hartville and the residents of Pleasant Valley Road. The management of the fire will be turned over this evening to local officials. 414 local and agency firefighters from around the region worked this fire. There are a few hot spots burning well within the fire perimeter and will continue to do so over the next few days. Investigators says the Guernsey State Park fire is human caused.

Meanwhile a 8,500-acre fire in northeast Albany County is now 100 percent contained.