Authorities are investigating a suspicious grass fire located at Cedar and Ohlman in Mitchell.
Just before 11 PM on Wednesday night, Mitchell Fire Rescue responded to the area of Cedar and Ohlman for reports of a possible grass fire. Engine 3 was the initial responding apparatus. Upon their arrival, Engine 3 reported a large fire in a tree belt to the west of the Sign Pro business. Due to the size of the fire Engine 3 requested a second alarm, triggering multiple apparatus and personnel to respond. Approximately 10 firefighters responded, with 3 Mitchell Fire apparatus. Mitchell Police Department also responded. Crews were able to control the fire in 45 minutes. Due to the amount of the debris and wind conditions, fire personnel remained on scene until 12:58 AM.
The fire was contained to the tree belt, but several vehicles were damaged along with other equipment stored in the area. Investigators have ruled out any accidental causes and have deemed this fire suspicious in nature.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Mitchell Department of Public Safety.
