Firefighters extinguish wildland fire on Guthrie Road

BEDFORD – Firefighters from Marshall Township were called to a wildland fire at 466 Guthrie Road at 2:43 p.m. Saturday after a brush fire got out of control and quickly spread.

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“Due to the conditions and rapid spread Shawswick VFD was requested to assist but was disregarded prior to arriving,: added Marshall Township VFD Chief Jason Lewis.

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Approximately six acres of field and woods was extinguished.

Fire danger Saturday was high due to dry conditions and high winds, added Chief Lewis.

The fire rekindled at 7:21 p.m. but was extinguish quickly.