West Springfield, PA – Shortly after 4 PM today, the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a brush fire near 6680 Huntley Road. Chief 640 arrived first on the scene, finding a small area of smoldering leaves, and requested only the brush truck. Shortly thereafter, Brush Truck 649 arrived, and crews applied water to fully extinguish the smoldering leaves.

The fire started when leaves came into contact with a tractor’s muffler. Quick action by the homeowner, who used five-gallon buckets of water, helped contain the fire until firefighters arrived.

This incident serves as a reminder to take extra caution outdoors, especially in the unusually dry conditions this season. Please avoid burning during dry spells.