Lingering smoke from burning brush causes issues in Osage Beach

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) -

Osage Beach leaders are working on tamping down a lingering fire near the Lake of the Ozarks.

Mayor Michael Harmison told ABC 17 News that fire crews have been dealing with a cover fire behind the Dierbergs grocery store on Osage Beach Parkway. Harmison said someone burning wooden palettes lost control of them. The palettes fell into a pile of leaves, causing heavy smoke. Harmison said the fire is not destructive, but has been bothering people in the city since it started.

Ward 3 alderwoman Rebecca Collins posted on Facebook Friday that the fire district is still working on keeping it down.

"I feel horrible for all of the families affected by the smoke and ash for the last [two] days and will stay on top of this until we can get some resolution to the situation," Collins said.