Fire near popular Birmingham area Chinese restaurant stopped without injuries, damage

A brush fire near the Great Wall Chinese restaurant on Valley Avenue was contained before it could cause any injuries or damage any structures, according to Birmingham firefighters.

Crews were dispatched at 6:40 p.m. Saturday to Valley Avenue and Beacon Parkway East.

The fire caught the attention of many people who drove by the area Saturday night.

Some on social media expressed concern it would spread to nearby apartments.