Fires Flaring Across Fayette

Fayette County volunteer fire departments stayed busy last weekend with several grass fires, a vehicle fire and a fuel spill.

Two acres of corn burned on Belota-Walla Road Saturday started by a “controlled” burn.

Another two acres of pasture burned at 1726 E. SH 71 Saturday ignited by a lawnmower. This fire jumped the adjacent railroad tracks in two places, but the spot fires were extinguished.

A third grass fire started by another “controlled” burn was reported off of State Highway 71 near Orine Road. The Ellinger Fire Department responded and the fire was extinguished.

A fourth grass fire of approximately ten acres on Halamicek Loop was started by another “controlled” burn. The Fayetteville and Round Top Fire Departments responded to this fire and it was extinguished.

The engine compartment of a 2000 Buick Park Avenue caught on fire when the motor was started Sunday about 8 p.m. at 550 Lafayette Street. The vehicle, which was destroyed, was owned by Nicki Anthony.

A fuel spill at Weikel’s in La Grange required a wash down Sunday afternoon.

Despite a second consecutive record-breaking year for precipitation in Fayette County, the lack of rain in the last few weeks means, “It’s very, very, very dry,” Menefee warned.