G412 and T417 were dispatched to the 2300 block of Painter Road (Perry Twp) at 5:01am Friday morning on the report of a woods fire. Mutual-aid from Jefferson Township (Bellville) were also dispatched and responded with G121 and an ATV.
Upon arrival to the scene, roughly 2-3 acres of leaves, brush, and trees were on fire behind the residence. With limited access, firefighters worked with hand tools in addition to the fire apparatus for suppression.
The fire had been burning for several hours before being reported. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Thank you to the many neighbors this morning that came to the aid of the landowner and firefighters. Great information and assistance from them aided in the fire from getting any larger. Quick work by all saved any structures nearby from being damaged.
All FCFD crews were back in quarters by 8:30am.
