Firefighters Respond to Large Field Fire Near Independence

Firefighters responded to a large field fire south of Independence on Tuesday afternoon.

The Independence Fire Department says they were requested for mutual aid for a field fire at 3046 Harrison Avenue around 12:30 pm. Fire departments from Rowley, Quasqueton, Jesup and Brandon all responded to assist. 

On the scene, crews found about thirty acres of standing corn on fire and moving fast due to the winds. Crews worked alongside several farmers to contain the fire and put it out. 

Firefighters were on the scene for over two hours.

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