Tree Fire – Rockbridge Township

Tree Fire – Rockbridge Township

On April 15, 2011, at approximately 5:50 p.m. the Richland Center Fire Department was paged for a problem with a tree, on County D in Rockbridge Township. Firefighters responded with Brush Units 711, Engine 705, Tanker 704, and Squad 708. Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters discovered the tree had been in contact with power lines in a storm that had passed through the area. No injuries were reported. 24 responding  firefighters were on scene for less than 15 minutes. The power company was notified. Richland Center Fire Explorers also assisted at the scene.