Atlantic Firemen Battle Two Grass Fires

(Atlantic) The Atlantic Fire Department responded to two grass fires on Wednesday. The first fire broke out early in the afternoon at 644th Street and Jackson Road, originating from a brush pile, according to Atlantic Fire Chief Tom Cappel. (The Drone footage, (below) and photo is courtesy of Jay Robinson)

Later in the afternoon, a second fire ignited on Highland Road, west of the Atlantic Airport. Cappel stated that this fire began as a controlled burn of prairie grass but was spread by strong south winds, causing the flames to jump the highway and extend into a nearby farm field.

Firefighters successfully extinguished both fires, with no reported injuries or structural damage. Chief Cappel reminds residents planning controlled burns to notify the local fire department beforehand.

Earlier in the day, the Atlantic Fire Department conducted its own controlled burn at the Schildberg Recreation Area.

The Drone footage, and photo is courtesy of Jay Robinson)