Multiple agencies respond to Colorado grass fire

CROOK -- Just after noon November 16, Crook Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported 80 acre grass fire near CR 95 and CR 70.

Engine 3141 responding out of Sterling had a large visible plume from town and immediately requested additional mutual aid. County wide resources were dispatched from station 1, Peetz Fire and Rescue, Merino Volunteer Fire Department, Fleming Volunteer. Fire Department and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control.

 Additional units from Sedgwick and Phillips county also responded. First arriving units discovered the fire was actually north of the state line in Lodgepole Fires district. Their crews with Sidney Fire Department and Chappell Fire were already on scene and had much of the fire already contained. Crews assisted with containment and mop up.

SFD supports community: In the month of September, Logan County fire departments raised money for kids and adults suffering from muscular dystrophy with Fill the Boot.

With the gracious support of numerous businesses throughout Logan County, the word was spread of the fundraiser, and we cannot thank them enough. The citizens of Logan County rallied together and helped raise $2,545.40 for MDA for research and aid of those struggling every day with muscular dystrophy.

A special thank you to Parts & Labor, who brewed a seasonal firefighter beer (First Due). A portion of the proceeds went directly to Muscular Dystrophy Association. Without the support of the community, these selfless acts would not have been possible.