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3/14/25
Multiple Johnson County Fire Departments responded to vegetation fires near North Liberty for much of the day Thursday.
The fires were located in and around the Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area, including the areas of James Avenue and Greencastle Avenue as well as Greencastle Avenue and Swan Lake Road. Firefighters from North Liberty, Oxford, Tiffin, Amana, Swisher, Solon, Williamsburg, West Branch and Hills were all called to assist. The Oxford Fire Department reports at one point approximately 120 acres were burning. There were no reported injuries.
The North Liberty Fire Department reminds residents to hold off on any controlled burning since resources are limited to help if the burn gets out of control.