(Red Oak, IA) – Firefighters from Red Oak, Elliott and Stanton responded early this (Wednesday) morning, to the scene of a large brush pile fire. According to Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce, crews were dispatched to the area of 2275 B Avenue, at 5:15-a.m., following a reported a large brush pile on fire. The reporting party was concerned the fire might spread.

Photo courtesy of the Red Oak Fire Department

Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a large brush pile inside of a hole, with dry vegetation surrounding the perimeter. The flames were extinguished without incident, and there were no injuries reported.