Italy Fire Department Shows Up Quick

Image: Fire At Monolithic Property — The burn ban is off in Ellis County but there is a red flag warning in affect at this time.

Fire At Monolithic Property — The burn ban is off in Ellis County but there is a red flag warning in affect at this time. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: People Use Shovels And Fabric — Workers at Monolithic used shovels and fabric to stop the fire from spreading.

People Use Shovels And Fabric — Workers at Monolithic used shovels and fabric to stop the fire from spreading. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The Wind Moved The Fire — The wind blew to the north and caught the neighbor’s field on fire.

The Wind Moved The Fire — The wind blew to the north and caught the neighbor’s field on fire. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The Fire Got Big — It was a little scary for awhile as the embers from the burn pile were caught by the wind.

The Fire Got Big — It was a little scary for awhile as the embers from the burn pile were caught by the wind. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Italy Fire Department — The fire was actually jumping from one spot to the next as firemen and workers fought to put it out.

Italy Fire Department — The fire was actually jumping from one spot to the next as firemen and workers fought to put it out. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The Brush Truck — Italy firemen and the brush truck contained the fire.

The Brush Truck — Italy firemen and the brush truck contained the fire. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Spraying Water — Italy Fire Department did not leave until the fire was under control.

Spraying Water — Italy Fire Department did not leave until the fire was under control. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The Contained Fire — The fire was contained after a short while with the help of the Italy Fire Department.

The Contained Fire — The fire was contained after a short while with the help of the Italy Fire Department. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: South and Chambers — Mike South of Monolithic and Chief Don Chambers discuss the red flag warning.

South and Chambers — Mike South of Monolithic and Chief Don Chambers discuss the red flag warning. (Anne Sutherland)

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