Fire Report March 14: Big Horn Tire, more

The Campbell County Fire Department responded to the following fire incidents:

At 2:58 p.m. to the Matz Rd for a small grassfire. CCFD crews responded to the scene and found approximately 2 acres of grass and trees on fire. CCFD and fire units from Claremont extinguished the fire.

At 4:21 p.m. to the Cam-Plex Equestrian Park for grass fire. CCFD responded to the scene and upon arrival found a 1/2 acre fire burning in grass and sage brush. The fire was extinguished and the cause was determined to be a failed model rocket launch.

At 6:59 p.m. to 501 Westside Drive, Bighorn Tire, for a structure fire. CCFD responded to the scene and upon arrival found a fire burning in the tire repair shop. The fire, which had started in a large tire for mining equipment, was attacked offensively and brought under control in approximately 2 hours. Total damage to the building and contents is estimated at $150,000 and the cause is believed to be from a heater used to cure tire patches.