TOWN OF PESHTIGO (NBC 26) — A small brush fire in the town of Peshtigo got out of control Thursday afternoon, but firefighters knocked it down fast.
The fire broke out in a field along Shore Drive shortly before 1 p.m.
With warmer temperatures, wind, and no snow cover, fire crews warn flames can spread quickly.
If you plan to burn, firefighters say be sure to get a permit and check conditions first.