Multiple Brush Fires Throughout our District (and Beyond)

Today WMFD units responded to a total of four calls for service, all of them brush fires.  High winds and low humidity, combined with people burning on our only decent temperature day in several weeks created a recipe for near disasters for some households.

The first response was on Mayfield Highway at approximately 11:20 AM, units responded to a brush fire that burned approximately three acres and caused minor to moderate damage to the house and other items.  WMFD units contained fire in approximately 30 minutes and fire was completely extinguished in approximately 1 hour.
Units responding:  Brush 82, Brush 81, Engine 80, Engine 81, Honda 1, Ranger 1

The second call was received while on the scene of the Mayfield Highway call and was located on Oak Level/Elva Road.  This fire consumed approximately 3 acres and was contained in approximately 20 minutes and extinguished in approximately 45 minutes.
Units responding:  Brush 82, Brush 81, Engine 80, Engine 81, Engine 82, Honda 1

The third call was as WMFD was clearing the scene of the second response.  WMFD units responded to Darnell Road to assist Possum-Trot/Sharpe FD in another brush fire.  Fire was contained in approximately 30 minutes.
Units responding:  Brush 81, Engine 80, Honda 1


The fourth call was on Mayfield Highway near Jackson School Road.  WMFD units were returning to the fire station and observed an out of control field fire.  Especially high winds made this fire the most aggressive response of the day with several nearby houses in danger.  WMFD units contained the fire within 15 minutes and extinguished in approximately 30 minutes.  This call was in Pioneer Fire District and Benton responded as well.
 Units responding:  Engine 80, Brush 81, Brush 82, Honda 1