Firefighters contain 1.5-acre Polk County fire caused by downed power lines

Firefighters contain 1.5-acre Polk County fire caused by downed power lines

POLK COUNTY—A fire ignited by downed power lines on Sunday, April 19, burned a total of 1.5 acres and is 100% contained, according to Polk County Public Information Officer Kellie Cannon. The fire, first reported at 9:30 a.m. in the 2300 block of Syuka Road, was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported. “Fire crews were able to get the fire under control quickly with the aid of additional fire departments,” said Cannon. “We are thankf…