Photo Credit - Town of Sheboygan Fire Department
No one was injured during a multi-acre grass fire in the Town of Sheboygan.
The Town of Sheboygan Fire Department was called to the area of Heather Valley Road and Enterprise Drive just after 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday (April 7th), with the caller reporting the fire had grown out of control.
On scene, crews observed a rapidly spreading fire that was determined to be fueled by dry grass conditions and elevated winds.
To fight the flames, crews utilized backpack pumps and a deck gun while also establishing control lines to stop forward progression and extinguish active flames.
The Town of Sheboygan Fire Department also determined that the blaze originated from illegal burning.
Early estimates show that approximately seven acres of land were burned throughout the incident.
After the fire was put out, the fire department noted, “Open burning is regulated under local ordinance and must be conducted in strict compliance with established rules…The Town of Sheboygan Fire Department urges all residents to use caution and follow all regulations to prevent avoidable fires and ensure community safety.”
Other responding agencies assisting on the scene included the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office, the Town of Sheboygan Department of Public Works, and the Town of Sheboygan Code Enforcement Officer.
Drone thermal imaging and video of the incident can be seen on the Town of Sheboygan Fire Department Facebook page.
