GCFD 5 responds to fire near Grant Co. Fairgrounds
R. HANS MILLER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 5 months AGO
A Grant County Fire District 5 brush truck sprays water on a hot spot while crews finished putting out a fire that may have been caused by fireworks.
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The fire was quickly put out but was bright enough to be seen from across town.
The area circled in blue is the location of the Thursday evening fire. The fire appears to be contained and in mop up as of the time of this posting.
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MOSES LAKE - Grant County Fire District 5 personnel are mopping up the scene of a brush fire just east of the Grant County Fairgrounds.
Witnesses in the area said two people had been seen setting off fireworks in the area.
No crew chief was immediately available to discuss the incident as the scene was still active.
Fire crews were still on the scene as of 10:55 p.m. Thursday, but traffic was being allowed through the area. Residents are encouraged to drive carefully in the area to ensure no first responders are struck by vehicles as they work.
The fire was quickly put out but was bright enough to be seen from across town.
The area circled in blue is the location of the Thursday evening fire. The fire appears to be contained and in mop up as of the time of this posting.ARTICLES BY R. HANS MILLER
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