Firefighters from across Gaston County are battling a large woods fire in the Stuart Ridge area of Cramerton, authorities reported Monday. Officials described the situation as "a very active incident" and are urging the public to avoid the area while emergency crews work to contain the blaze.

Firefighters have fully contained a large brush fire that broke out in a wooded area of Cramerton on Monday, the North Carolina Forest Service said. On Monday, March 3 eight different agencies contributed to fighting the fire,