Villisca Fire Department Responds to Two Grass Fires

No injuries reported as crews quickly extinguished the blazes

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Villisca Fire Department responded to two separate grass fire incidents on Sunday, February 8th. The first fire was reported around 1:04 p.m. near the intersection of J20 and Forest Avenue, while the second occurred at 2:57 p.m. near the 2900 block of 150th Street. Firefighters from Villisca and surrounding departments were able to contain both fires without any injuries.

Why it matters

Grass fires can quickly spread and pose a serious threat to nearby homes and property, especially in rural areas. The Villisca Fire Department's prompt response and successful containment of these incidents highlights their preparedness and ability to protect the community.

The details

In the first incident, Villisca firefighters were dispatched to a field and grass fire near J20 and Forest Avenue. They received auto-aid assistance from the Corning, Lenox, and Gravity Fire Departments and were able to quickly extinguish the blaze. Later in the afternoon, the Villisca Fire Department was called for mutual aid to a grass fire near the 2900 block of 150th Street that was threatening a residential structure. Firefighters successfully contained the fire, preventing damage to nearby homes.

  • At approximately 1:04 p.m., Villisca firefighters were dispatched to the area of J20 and Forest Avenue for a reported field and grass fire.
  • At 2:57 p.m., the Villisca Fire Department was dispatched for mutual aid to the 2900 block of 150th Street near rural Hepburn for a grass fire that was threatening a residential structure.

The players

Villisca Fire Department

The local fire department responsible for responding to and containing the grass fires in the Villisca area.

Corning Fire Department

A neighboring fire department that provided auto-aid assistance to the Villisca Fire Department in responding to the first grass fire incident.

Lenox Fire Department

A neighboring fire department that provided auto-aid assistance to the Villisca Fire Department in responding to the first grass fire incident.

Gravity Fire Department

A neighboring fire department that provided auto-aid assistance to the Villisca Fire Department in responding to the first grass fire incident.

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The takeaway

The Villisca Fire Department's quick response and successful containment of these two grass fire incidents demonstrates their preparedness and commitment to protecting the local community from the dangers of uncontrolled blazes.