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Brush Fire
By Safety Officer Brad Saunders
January 14, 2024
On January 14 at approximately 1228 hours, Hughesville Volunteers and surrounding departments were alerted to Hardship Farm Pl for the brush fire. Chief 2, Engine 24, Tanker 2 and Engine Tanker 2 made the response. Units arrived on scene to find a corn field on fire. Units quickly extinguished the fire and scaled the assignment back while they mopped up hot spots. In total approximately 3 acres of land were burned. Chief 2 held the command.
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