Mark Twain National Forest Firefighters Respond to Sugar Fire Near Glade Top Trail

Douglas Co., Mo. (KFMO) - Firefighters from Mark Twain National Forest, including specialized engine teams and the Mark Twain Veteran Crew, responded to a wildfire known as the Sugar Fire along Glade Top Trail in Douglas County Monday evening. The fire is located approximately 12 miles south/southwest of Ava, Mo., in a region covered with downed cedar and timber litter, fueling its spread.

Heavy smoke was expected to impact driving visibility along Glade Top Trail overnight Monday and for the next few days, potentially creating hazardous conditions for travelers.

“We have a good firefighting response tonight, and we are asking that people please use alternate routes and avoid the Glade Top Trail area for their own driving safety as well as for the safety of the firefighters working along the road,” said Cody Lunsford, District Ranger for the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs area, in a statement.

As of 8 a.m. Tuesday, the fire was estimated to be at around 600 acres and about 5% contained.

Mark Twain National Forest teams are working diligently to control the blaze and ensure the safety of both local residents and visitors. Ava is situated about 55 miles southeast of Springfield, Mo.