Grass fire handled quickly south of Harrisonville

On 2/28/2024 at approximately 15:30 B Shift of the Harrisonville Fire Department was dispatched to the area of I49 and the Northbound Scales on a reported grass fire along side of roadway. Crews found about 50 yards of grass burning rapidly spreading towards a nearby structure. 

Fire Crews were able to rapidly deploy and extinguish fire several feet from the structure. Unknown cause of the fire. No injuries were reported. Traffic was delayed for 30 minutes so crews could make room for equipment. 

Thanks to the Harrisonville Missouri Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol for traffic control. City of Harrisonville, MO Strong work B Shift. Keep up the good work!