Firefighters battle Athol fires

ATHOL — Dry and breezy conditions Friday and a homeowner torching weeds accidentally set in motion a fast-moving wildland fire that burned roughly 50 acres.

Just before 3 p.m., crews were called to the fire, which was located north of Highway 54 and west of North Clagstone Road. No injuries were reported.

“When the crews came on scene it was moving quick,” said Jim Lyon, fire inspector for Northern Lakes Fire Protection District. “No structures were involved, even though several were threatened.”

Structure protection is a priority once crews arrive on scene. Lyon said homes and outbuildings were threatened.

“This is the fifth grass fire or wildland fire we’ve had in two weeks,” he said.

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