GFD, Andersen Firefighters Join To Put Out Big Yigo Grass Fire

GFD Spokesman Joey San Nicolas says no homes had to be evacuated and no one was injured, but the flames consumed more than 5 acres of brush before it was finally extinguished about 2pm.
GFD engines 4 and 10 from Dededo and Yigo responded to the fire and GFD requested support from Andersen Air Force Base which, according to a release, dispatched 16 firefighters, two medics, three Security Forces Squadron personnel and one Navy helicopter to help put out the fire.
GFD's San Nicolas reminds residents that this is the dry season, and people should be cautious, and not thrown lit cigarettes out of their windows as well as avoid burning waste in their yards.
“Emergencies aren’t pre-planned events,” said Joey San Nicolas, Fire Service Specialist with Guam Fire Department. “Mutual aid is critical and today’s event highlights a long history the base and GFD have of working together.”