Authorities battle brush fire near train tracks in Saline County, Arkansas

The Northeast Saline County Fire Department provided information about a brush fire that occurred early Friday morning.

Evacuations and firefighting response

Authorities say they're battling a large brush fire behind the Post Office on Alexander Road. The fire was caused by a train.

Engine 37 and UTV 37 responded, with an extra request for Northeast Fire UTV 10.

Vimy Ridge Crossing will be closed for an extended period of time due to multiple derailed rail cars.

Some images of the fire have been provided by the Northeast Saline County Fire Department.