Six Departments Respond To Fire Between Stanton And Clarkson

Firefighters from six departments assisted with a cornfield fire between Clarkson and Stanton on Sunday afternoon.


The fire, located about 7 1/2 miles southeast of Stanton, was near 829th and 570 road before spreading to 832nd and 570th Road. Several residences were evacuated as a precaution while farmers assisted by discing unharvested corn.

The original call came in just before 1 p.m. The fire was contained shortly after 3 p.m. The cause of the fire is not known at this time.