At approximately 2:56 p.m. yesterday, SW Polk Fire District was dispatched to a reported low-risk grass fire off of Guthrie Road. Upon arrival, crews quickly discovered that the fire had escalated into a high-risk situation due to shifting winds, dry fuel conditions and multiple structures in the area.
Thanks to rapid response and coordinated firefighting efforts, crews were able to contain the fire and prevent it from threatening nearby structures. No injuries were reported.
This incident marked the first official deployment of the District’s Seasonal Summer Firefighters, hired through a grant from the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM). These additional personnel are part of the district’s expanded summer staffing strategy to combat heightened wildfire risks during the peak season…