Posted: February 5, 2025 | Updated: February 5, 2025
We had a fire last night at our Yard Waste site. The Cresco Fire Department arrived within minutes. They also had the Protivin Fire Department paged out for tanker support.
The Cresco Fire Department did a great job extinguishing the blaze. We are also thankful for the help from the Protivin Fire Department, as they wound up hauling many loads of water. The Cresco Police Department did a good job of maintaining traffic control, and the Howard County Ambulance was on scene for stand-by. The Cresco Street Department also used loaders to help with the fire. All involved did a great job!
We have video footage and are in the process of determining the cause. A lot of people have been illegally dumping ashes at the site, and that may be the cause of this fire.
Please call Dave Brenno at City Hall with any questions. 563-547-3101.