Rock Springs, WY (August 6, 2019) – According to a press release from the Rock Springs Police Department, at 1:27 pm on Sunday, August 4, the Rock Springs Fire Department and RSPD responded to the report of a fire in the area of Converse Court. The Rock Springs Fire Department responded with three apparatus and nine personnel.
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Based on information from Central Dispatch while en route, Engine-2 requested additional support from mutual aid through Sweetwater County Fire Department to assist with fire attack and suppression. Sweetwater County Fire Department responded with two wildland engines.
Upon arrival, a fire was located in the vacant area behind Converse Ct. burning grass and sage, extending into trees in the fire area. On the scene, size-up indicated aggressive fire behavior and flame lengths up to 40 feet. Incident Commander, Battalion Chief Gatti initiated structure protection and directed additional resources to attack and suppress the vegetation fire. Due to the fire, power lines in the area of the fire were impacted; Rocky Mountain Power responded to the scene to disconnect power to downed lines which were on the ground and sparking.
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The fire was declared controlled at 1:57 pm and mop-up of hot spots continued until all were extinguished. At this time, the fire has been ruled undetermined in cause. There was damage to some fencing in the area; however, no structures were lost or damaged from the fire.
Rock Springs Fire Department would like to remind everyone that the warm summer weather has resulted in very dry vegetation and high fire danger. People are encouraged to use extreme caution with fire and other sources of ignition.
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