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Firefighters Send Reminder to Residents After Brush Fire Near Olean

Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 10:24 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

Make sure fires are contained before leaving them unattended.

Photo by Friendship Volunteer Fire Department.

(Friendship, Ind.) – Area residents are being reminded to be diligent and ensure that fires are contained before leaving them unattended.

The reminder comes after Friendship Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire earlier this week.

The fire was found south of Olean at the corner of County Road 750 South and State Road 129.

While a cause was not confirmed, the fire appeared to have started from a burn barrel, according to the fire department.

Firefighters used about 300 gallons of water to extinguish the blaze.

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