10/18/2026
Subject: Field Fire

On October 17,2026 Lawrence County Fire Rescue units responded to a reported field fire in the West End Fire District. First arriving units reported a wind driven fire in an approximately 25 acre hay field that had recently been cut.

During fire suppression the fire growth was being fueled by a constant 13 mph wind with gusts of up to 25 mph.

Four brush trucks, one pumper, and one tanker responded to the scene with 11 personnel. Our firefighters were able to bring the fire under control before any structures or equipment were damaged.

It is estimated that 8 acres of the 25 acre field was consumed by fire. The cause of the fire has been ruled accidental.

The cause is believed to be the result of the failure of a mechanical component on a piece of equipment.