Shortly after the call to Sylvan Township another call was received that sent firefighters to Starlight Drive in Richland Township. At aproximately 9:00 p.m. members of the RCFD were sent on the same type of call where a motorist was reporting a large fire. An officer from the Richland Center Police Department arrived on scene prior to the Fire Departments arrival and canceled firefighters as it was a controled burn. Citizens are reminded to call the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch Center to report that they will be conducting a controlled burn and prevent the Fire Department from being sent out when they are not needed.
Controlled Burn – Richland Township
