Essex and Red Oak Fire Departments were dispatched to the 1300 block of K Ave (rural Essex) on a reported grass/field fire near a residence

May 8, 2026 Posted by Melanie West Cops No Comments

On Thursday (5/7) at 3:41 p.m. the Essex and Red Oak Fire Departments were dispatched to the 1300 block of K Ave (rural Essex) on a reported grass/field fire near a residence.

Both agencies were able to quickly suppress the fire prior to it reaching any structures.

No injuries reported.

Responding Agencies:

Essex FD

Red Oak FD

Page County Communications

Montgomery County Communications

Page County Sheriff’s office

Thanks to Red Oak Fire Chief Bruce for the information

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Melanie has been with KCSI / KOAK Radio since 1997, when she and her husband Aaron moved to Iowa to join the family business. Melanie enjoys traveling, reading, and painting. Melanie and Aaron have 2 children, Will, who lives in South Dakota and Allie who works in the business office at KCSI.

Essex and Red Oak Fire Departments were dispatched to the 1300 block of K Ave (rural Essex) on a reported grass/field fire near a residence

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Essex and Red Oak Fire Departments were dispatched to the 1300 block of K Ave (rural Essex) on a reported grass/field fire near a residence

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