Wind-Downed Power Lines Spark 92-Acre Blaze Near Wessington Springs

Fire Chief Warns of Hidden Dangers in Dry 'Green' Grass Amid Drought and Heat

  • Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department (WSVFD) responded to a grass fire on 370th and 227th Saturday afternoon and again later that night caused by electrical lines downed by strong wind. The 92-acre blaze was tamed by the combined efforts of WSVFD, Gann Valley Volunteer Fire Department and Spring Valley Colony. PHOTO COURTESY JIM VAVRA WSVFD
    Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department (WSVFD) responded to a grass fire on 370th and 227th Saturday afternoon and again later that night caused by electrical lines downed by strong wind. The 92-acre blaze was tamed by the combined efforts of WSVFD, Gann Valley Volunteer Fire Department and Spring Valley Colony. PHOTO COURTESY JIM VAVRA WSVFD
    Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department (WSVFD) responded to a grass fire on 370th and 227th Saturday afternoon and again later that night caused by electrical lines downed by strong wind.“The lines ended up arcing on the ground then started the fire. It burned 92 acres, along with a shed and a grainery,” said WSVFD Fire Chief Eric Schroeder.Gann Valley Volunteer Fire Dep...

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