Kanawha brush fire caused a power outage for 248 households

A large brushfire in Kanawha County Friday night caused a power outage a left many people unable to reach their homes. The blaze was reported along a hillside near The Ridges neighborhood along the 300 block of Wills Drive in South Charleston.According to the Appalachian Power outage map, 248 people are without power in the community.South Charleston Fire Department and Allen Creek Fire Department responded and were able to contain the fire.