Harrison Ferry Mountain caught flame Monday, and the fire is still active as of Tuesday morning.

The Warren County Sheriff's Department urges all residents of Warren County to try and avoid travelling through Harrison Ferry Mountain if at all possible due to an uncontained fire, and it's "strongly recommended" for anyone in the Isha or Curtistown areas to evacuate immediately. Residents of the surrounding areas should stay vigilant and watch for updates on recommended emergency actions. 

The Sheriff's Dept. issued a press release yesterday stating someone reportedly started a fire in the area. According to Sheriff Jackie Matheny, Jr., "Warren County Deputies were dispatched to 951 Isha Lane in response to an individual that had been banned from the premises of Isha, and had set up camp with a fire on their property. Officers responded to find an uncontained fire."

Robert Vincent Halter has been arrested and taken into custody charged with reckless burning and criminal trespassing. County Executive Terry Bell issued a state of emergency for Warren County as of 6 p.m. Monday evening. A temporary shelter has been set up at the Harrison Ferry Fire Department. Continue watching for updates on the Warren County Sheriff's Dept. and Southern Standard Facebook pages as more information is being released. Click the link to view the press release.