Multiple fire departments fight a bean field fire over the weekend in Page County
October 7th, 2024 by Ric Hanson
(Page County) – Firefighters from Shenandoah were dispatched Saturday to mutual aid with Coin Fire and Rescue, for a bean field on fire. Upon going enroute dispatch advised this was a standing bean field and it was rapidly growing. Heavy smoke was shown from Shenandoah and due to the weather conditions mutual aid was requested.
Shenandoah Fire officials said on social media, Sunday, they appreciated the assistance of the following fire departments at the scene: Clarinda Fire Department,Essex Fire/Rescue, College Springs Fire, Westboro (MO) Volunteer Fire Department, and Tarkio Fire (MO). They also thank the numerous farmers who arrived with disks and assisted. (Images are from the Shenandoah Fire Department’s Facebook page)
Page County Communications was credited with getting the resources to the area and handling a large amount of radio traffic. Montgomery County Emergency Management provided a drone and inspected for hot spots and further over view of conditions.
Shenandoah Fire officials remind everyone of the drought conditions we are currently experiencing.
They ask farm owners and/or their tenants, to “Please be extra vigilant and clean your machines well. Inspect often in the event of part failure.”
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