If you were following the story of the field fire near Arlington, firefighters were able to prevent it from reaching a couple of homes and outbuildings. The fire was reported just after 11am Monday. Arlington Fire Chief Nick Drummer says they believe it started after someone stirred up a nearby debris pile that didn’t appear to be burning.
Drummer says they were concerned that the fire would burn through a row of brush and pine trees near a couple of homes and outbuildings. LaMoille and Cherry Fire Departments helped.
Grand Ridge also handled a field fire Monday afternoon.