Rusk County fire contained

NEW LONDON — Officials with the Rusk County Office of Emergency Management have confirmed that the wildfire has been contained, with all units having cleared the scene. Officials advised that a substantial amount of smoke from the fire that would settle along the lower areas during the cooler temperatures of the night. All homes and structures in the area have been confirmed to be out of danger. Emergency personnel said that they will be conducting a follow-up aerial survey of the area to assess the total acreage of the fire, as well as to check for any breach of the containment lines.