Robinson Volunteer Fire Department responds to grass fire off I-35
Published: Jul. 6, 2024 at 10:37 AM CDT
ROBINSON, Texas (KWTX) - The Robinson Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire Saturday morning off I-35 Northbound between Sun Valley Blvd. and Moonlight Dr.
The Robinson Volunteer Fire Department tells KWTX that the grass fire was about 100 yards by 30 yards. The department responded around 9:20 a.m. and was able to extinguish the fire within about 15 minutes. The scene was cleared by 10 a.m.
In a Facebook post Saturday morning around 10 a.m., the department shared a photo showing heavy smoke and charred grass off the interstate.
The post stated a reminder that dry, hot conditions combined with hot ignition could result in a grass fire.
It shared the following tips for drivers:
- Make sure you’re not dragging chains or metal
- Do not throw cigarette butts out of the window
- Avoid rocks when mowing
- Don’t park vehicles over tall, dry grass areas
- Don’t leave campfires, grills, or firepits unattended.
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