News

Actions

Temple firefighters battle two grass fires

Posted
and last updated

Firefighters in Temple battled two separate grass fires on Sunday night.

Firefighters responded to the 2200 block of S. Pea Ridge Road at 5:10 p.m. with eight units and 17 personnel. 

Belton, Central Bell, Moffat, Morgan's Point, Sparta and Troy also provided personnel and units. 

The scene was cleared at 8:39 p.m. About 30 acres of pasture were burned while no structures were damaged.

At 7:03 p.m., another grass fire was reported at Old Howard Road and Cedar Creek Road. Temple Fire and Rescue responded with 6 units and 11 personnel. 

Fire departments from Moffat and troy assisted in extinguishing the blaze. 

The scene was cleared by 9:32 a.m. and between three and five acres of pasture were burned. No structures were threatened. 

Copyright 2017 KXXV. All rights reserved.