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Rocky Ford Fire Department Responds to Reported Fire Near Hwy 50, Emphasizes Burn Notification Safety
Description: The Rocky Ford Fire Department responded to a reported fire north of Hwy 50 at CR 21 that was determined to be a fire pit. RFFD safely extinguished the fire, cited changing wind conditions, and reminded residents to notify dispatch before burning.
Rocky Ford Fire Department Responds to Reported Fire Near Hwy 50, Emphasizes Burn Notification Safety
The Rocky Ford Fire Department was paged out for a reported fire by a house north of Hwy 50 at CR 21.
When they arrived it was a fire pit that wasn't called into dispatch. They responded with a fire truck and ambulance.
RFFD extinguished the fire due to changing wind speeds and direction. There was no immediate danger to public or owner. Then, they educated the homeowner to notify dispatch when burning.
RFFD expressed how important it is to contact dispatch before burning due to rapidly changing weather like high wind speeds and direction that can be provided as vital information to a homeowner before burning.
RFFD cleared scene with no further incident.
