March 29, 2024

Multiple crews respond to grass fire Sunday

Multiple fire departments in Western Jasper and eastern Polk Counties responded to a large brush and grass fire around 6:30 p.m. Sunday between the intersection of S. 28th Ave. W. and W. 124th St. S. and the South Skunk River, 3 miles west of Colfax. Colfax, Mingo and Mitchellville Fire Departments fought the the fire for nearly 3 hours and were still extinguishing hot spots after sunset. Colfax Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Bruxvoort said Monday that roughly 40 to 50 acres of grass and timber burned, and an ignition source has yet to be pinpointed. The fire is still under investigation.