(Emerson, Iowa) – Numerous fire departments, crews and equipment are battling a major field fire this (Sunday) afternoon, and additional help was being requested, as of 5:35-p.m. About three-to four miles of field was on fire northeast of Emerson, in the area of Highway 34 and A Avenue. Traffic was being blocked by emergency personnel and law enforcement in that same area. Residents are being evacuated as well.

Help is coming from as far away as Griswold, Lewis and Marne. Other agencies include Emerson, Hastings, Oakland, Macedonia, Stanton and Carson, to name a few. Some units are staging at 150th and A Avenue.

A farmer with a tractor and disc was also assisting in this major blaze.