Multiple agencies respond to Montgomery County grass fire on Thursday

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January 31st, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Stanton, Iowa) –  Three area fire departments responded to a grass fire near Stanton, late Thursday morning. According to a social media post by the Red Oak Fire Department, firefighters from Stanton, Red Oak and Elliott responded to a call about the fire at around 11:23-a.m., Thursday. The area on fire was located off of 270th Street, between M and N Avenues.  (Photos shown are from the Red Oak FD Facebook page)
Upon firefighters’ arrival, it was discovered that a trailer hauling hay had a mechanical issue, causing a fire. The fire spread throughout the road ditch and into a small gathering of trees. The flames were quickly extinguished without incident. No injuries to Firefighters or civilians were reported.
The Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency, Sheriff’s Office and Communications, along with the County Secondary Roads Department all assisted in handling the incident.