Thermal drone helps agencies battle ‘large-scale’ brush fire in Madison County

PHOTOS: Multiple agencies responded to a “large-scale” brush fire where a thermal drone was used to assist agencies in Madison County. Monrovia Volunteer Fire- Rescue responded to assist the Killingsworth Cove Fire Department for a brush fire in the eastern part of the county.

MVFR officials said their agency deployed additional units and a thermal drone to provide overhead awareness, identify hotspots, track fire spread, and make informed decisions to protect personnel and property.

There was no word of any injuries or property damage.

WHNT-TV CBS 19 Huntsville

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