Multiple departments respond to grass fire on Perkins Co. line
An aerial view of the Axle Fire shows the 300 acres that were burned along the Perkins County line. This photo was taken and submitted by local pilot Keith Dorsey.
Multiple fire departments responded last Thursday afternoon, Feb. 26, to a sizeable grass fire west of Isabel along the Perkins County line that was fueled by gusting winds.
Isabel Fire Chief Patrick Bridges said the fire was initially reported about 3:30 p.m. and the Isabel Fire Department was dispatched about 4:15 to assist.
The incident is being called the Axle Fire because it is believed to have…