Over a dozen firefighters respond to field fire in Douglas Co.


Swift Response: Over a Dozen Firefighters Tackle Intense Field Fire in Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — On Wednesday, firefighters were called to action in Douglas County to tackle a swiftly spreading field fire.

The Camargo Countryside Fire Protection District received the call about a fire near Murdock at approximately 3:15 p.m. Given the fire’s considerable size and swift progress, they sought assistance from both Newman and Villa Grove fire departments.

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