Athens Fire and Rescue are battling a brush fire

ATHENS-Athens firefighters are battling a brush fire along a ditch line between Fifth Avenue and Sandra Lane. Firefighters have the blaze contained to a thicket area, Athens Fire and Rescue Chief Bryan Thornton said. At this time, there is no threat to structures. Athens Fire and Rescue received a call reporting the fire at 4:23 p.m. The cause is under investigation.