POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, Iowa — A combine likely sparked a large field fire in rural Pottawattamie County Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Red Oak Fire Department, at around 12:58 p.m. Pottawattamie County 911 notified Montgomery County 911 of a possible combine fire near the intersection of 490th Street and Pioneer Trail in rural southeast Pottawattamie County.
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Initially, the Red Oak and Elliott fire departments responded to the call, but due to smoke from the fire being seen from Red Oak, mutual aid was requested from Griswold Fire and Rescue. The Red Oak FD also said nearby farmers assisted in the response with their tractors.
When fire crews arrived, they discovered roughly 4-5 acres on fire and the flames had spread to two large brush piles due to high winds. The Red Oak FD said more mutual aid was requested for water tankers to help battle the large fire. The Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department and Carson Fire and Rescue responded.
The fire was contained, and no injuries were reported. The Red Oak FD said it’s believed an ember or spark ignited dry vegetation while the combine was being used…