At about 4:00 p.m. Thursday Nelson Fire and Rescue Services responded to a report of a wildland fire on Government Road in the Railtown area.
Upon arrival, an aggressive roadside grass fire was being fought by three members of the public with tools that they had on hand. Nelson Fire and Rescue members were able to immediately supply water and complete the extinguishment. The fire was stopped at a size of three meters by four meters.
Government Road was closed with the assistance of the Nelson Police Department for approximately one half hour to allow for fire overhaul and investigation.
Nelson Fire and Rescue would like to thank the three individuals who made a quick call to the fire department and took decisive action to prevent the fire from spreading.