Fire closes part of Shelby County 11

Published 3:55 pm Wednesday, May 25, 2016

By EMILY SPARACINO / Staff Writer

Shelby County 11 between Old U.S. 280 and Shelby County 337, also known as Mountain Crest Road, has been closed because of a pine straw fire.

The road closure started at about 3:35 p.m. May 25, according to a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office press release.

Motorists are urged to take an alternate route until further notice.

Chelsea Fire and Cahaba Valley Fire responded to the scene.

Check back for updates as more information is released.