NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. – Smoke was visible for miles south of Joplin near Loma Linda as Redings Mill responded to a fast-moving grassfire just after 4:40 p.m. Monday.
It was estimated to be about 20 acres by Redings Mill Fire Command on arrival. However they requested mutual aid quickly from the following agencies:
- Seneca Rural Fire
- Seneca City Fire
- Wyandotte Fire
- Quapaw Nation Fire
- Galena Fire
- Joplin Fire
- Carl Junction Fire
- others unknown
Observers began alerting us with photos saying the fire was moving fast. Fire apparatus are reporting to Douglas Fir and Bison Road west of Hwy 43. Avoid the area to lessen traffic congestion.
Newton County Sheriff’s Deputies have been requested to assist with traffic congestion.
Newton County Ambulance is responding with a canteen units to assist firefighters as a relief station.
No structures were burned.
No reported injuries.
Fire was under control in about an hour.
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