Kim Area Volunteer Fire Dept Assists on Tree Creek Fire Near Hwy 160 and CR 131; Blaze Contained After Downed Power Line

Description: Photo Credit: Thomas Kline. Kim Area Volunteer Fire Department responded to a mutual aid request from Branson for the Tree Creek Fire near Highway 160 and County Road 131. Multiple agencies assisted after a wind-toppled power line sparked the fire. The blaze is now contained, with Branson Fire Department monitoring as high winds are expected again tomorrow.

Tree Creek Fire Near Hwy 160 Contained After Wind-Downed Power Line; Kim Area VFD Responds to Mutual Aid Call

Kim Area Volunteer Fire Dept responded to a mutual aid request by Branson today in area of Hwy 160 and CR 131; Tree Creek Fire.  Multiple agencies responded.

We don’t always have a lot of volunteers available but are thankful for all we have. 

We sent a Tanker and a brush truck. It appears a downed power line from wind is what started it. It is considered contained at this time and Branson fire will be monitoring.

Winds are supposed to be high again tomorrow. Please watch for smoke.

Photo taken by Thomas Kline as chainsaw was being prepared for action.

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