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

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

About Melanie West

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

About Melanie West

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