GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Metro Fire Department extinguished a vegetation fire near Interstate 43 on Thursday evening.
The fire started shortly after 4 p.m. near Atkinson Drive and Hurlbut Street. Multiple callers reported heavy smoke in the area as emergency crews responded.
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A driver from Peters Concrete Company, who was nearby, helped slow the fire’s spread by spraying water on the flames before fire crews arrived. Firefighters then quickly put out the remaining fire, preventing further spread or damage.
With fire danger levels in some areas of the state classified as “very high,” residents are urged to use caution. Officials remind the public to avoid burning yard debris, grill responsibly, and properly dispose of cigarette butts.
