Aberdeen Proving Ground Fire and Emergency Services fought uncontrolled fires Sunday as a strong smell of smoke and smoggy conditions set in across the Route 40 corridor. The proving ground’s fire and emergency services posted on Facebook at 3:30 p.m. that the National Guard was assisting them in fighting “range fires” — fires burning uncontrolled on a range of land. At least dozens of county residents posted images on social media of the smoky conditions along the Bush River and in numerous neighborhoods stretching from Aberdeen to Edgewood. A putrid, smoky smell also filled the air Sunday.
