East Springfield, PA – Around 6 PM this evening, Springfield fire personnel were dispatched to an outside fire reported near 12600 West Lake Road, between McChesney Road and Farley Drive. Chief 640 arrived on scene with Brush Truck 649 and confirmed approximately two acres were burning. Chief 640 requested assistance from Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department’s brush truck and contacted Pennsylvania State Police.

Engine 644 arrived shortly after, and its crew made their way to the fire. Within 15 minutes, Chief 640 reported the fire under control. Unit 609 was downgraded to a priority two response. Springfield and Cranesville personnel remained on-site for mop-up operations.

At the scene, it is believed that an unattended outside fire ignited dry materials nearby and quickly spread due to wind and dry fuel in the woods. Crews worked on the scene to establish a fireline around the perimeter of the fire to prevent further advancement of the fire. A fireline is established when rakes are used to remove fuels from the surface down to soil, in a strip that is greater than six inches wide. The width can vary depending on the requirements needed for current fire conditions.

Due to ongoing dry conditions, residents are advised to avoid outdoor burning at this time, as fires can spread rapidly in such conditions.