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Fentress County wildfire 95% contained, officials say

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture tweeted the fire has burned 150 acres south of Jamestown. It is mostly contained.

FENTRESS COUNTY, Tenn. — A wildfire in Fentress County is now 95 percent contained, officials said Friday.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture tweeted the fire has burned 150 acres south of Jamestown.

Crews have completed a dozer line to control the spread. 

This comes as Tennessee is providing a new tool to track wildfires across the state.

The map on the state wildland and fire website shows reported and active fires.

When you click on a dot -- it shows the fire's coordinates and containment.

The Division of Forestry says firefighters responded to 18 wildfires on Thursday, including the one in Fentress County.

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