10/19/2024
If you are seeing smoke near Table Rock Lake it is most likely from the Cane Hollow Fire. The Central Crossing Fire Protection District, Shell K**b, MO was the first to respond to the fire yesterday. They contacted Mark Twain National Forest personnel who then also responded to the fire. By the end of last night, the fire was 90% contained. Today, the fire has reached 100% containment and is at about 300 acres. Leaf litter, downed trees, and other materials in the middle of the contained fire perimeter are continuing to put up smoke though, so it may be visible through the rest of the day. Winds also shifted today from the southwest to more from the north, which also fanned smoke over the lake area--making it visible from Shell K**b and other nearby communities.
Forest Service crews remain on scene monitoring the contained perimeter.
The cause is still unknown and is under investigation. Firefighters want to remind people in southwest Missouri that the area has been experiencing drought conditions and it is important to be very careful with any open flames in the woods.
