While many enjoyed the first weekend of spring with family and watching basketball tournaments, a group of volunteers was busy racing from one emergency call to the next.Powell firefighters had a …
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While many enjoyed the first weekend of spring with family and watching basketball tournaments, a group of volunteers was busy racing from one emergency call to the next.
Powell firefighters had a busy weekend, answering nine separate fire calls.
“It does make it tough for guys that want to be with their families,” said Powell Fire Chief Cory Baker, but the department didn’t have any trouble getting manpower out to fight fires.
All but one were for out of control grass fires. The exception was a fire that burned through a large shed at 646 Lane 7 on Saturday, shortly before 4 p.m. Firefighters suspect an electrical issue was the cause.
An electrical pole also caught fire at 4:12 p.m. Sunday near 1173 Lane 8, igniting after a grass fire.
Landowners typically spend the early part of spring burning field debris and around the margins until irrigation water starts flowing, Baker said. He expects to see more calls for assistance through the middle of April. One of the best tips Baker offers is, if there’s any doubt about the fire being in control, give the department a call.
“As fast as the wind changes around here, things can get out of control quickly,” he said.