At approximately 5:37 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, the River Falls Fire Department was dispatched by Pierce County Dispatch to a reported combine fire W11688 County Road FF, River Falls.

Upon arrival, firefighters located a combine with an active fire and a small grass fire in the surrounding field. Crews quickly initiated fire suppression efforts to extinguish the fire involving the combine and the surrounding grass.

Additional crews checked the nearby field and surrounding areas for hot spots and potential secondary fires to prevent further spread. Firefighters successfully extinguished the fires and confirmed that no additional spot fires were present.

Mutual aid resources were requested to assist with firefighting operations and help maintain emergency response coverage in the surrounding area. Once all hot spots were extinguished and the area was checked, all responding units cleared the scene and returned to service.

The River Falls Fire Department was assisted by:

• Prescott Fire Department
• City of Hudson Fire Department

We appreciate the assistance of our mutual aid partners and the continued support of our firefighters and the communities we serve.

Submitted by River Falls Fire Department