KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Central Jackson County Fire Protection District battled a large brush fire Tuesday night at Lake Remembrance in Blue Springs.
Firefighters responded to a blaze in a wooded area at the lake.
"Dense terrain created significant access challenges, but firefighters worked hard to reach the fire and bring it under control," CJCFPD said in a Facebook post.
CJCFPD said no injuries were reported, and there were no threats to nearby structures.
"We appreciate the community’s support and remind everyone to stay mindful of fire safety during dry conditions," CJCFPD said.
The city of Blue Springs posted on Facebook Wednesday that the city is aware of the fire. The city also thanked CJCFPD for its "prompt response and work to extinguish the fire."
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