On Tuesday afternoon, August 20, fire crews responded to a major blaze west of Morrin north of Highway 27.
Firefighters from Morrin, Rumsey, and Munson responded. According to Morrin Fire Chief Darcy Davidson, the cause of the fire involved farm equipment. “It was a harvest equipment ignition. These are the hazards our local farm community have to contend with. It did burn a large area and moved quickly.”
Davidson shares it was not only firefighters that help to quash the flames. “Starland County, local land owners, as well as very helpful colonies from Rumsey, Starland, and Bluesky assisted.” Davidson and the volunteer firefighters are thankful for the support and assistance in helping get the fire under control as quickly as possible. Davidson also appreciated the assistance from both Rumsey and Munson fire departments. “Our other volunteers in Rumsey and Munson are always critically needed and am thankful for them along with our own department volunteers. Without help from all involved, these events could be so much more severe and affect more landowners and residents.”
No word on how much land was consumed but crews had it under control by around 4:30 PM Tuesday afternoon.
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