The Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a field fire in the area of Saint Clair Bridge Road and Route 24 at 18:48. Brush 742 was first to arrive in the area and found heavy smoke conditions from the King and Queen Seat. Units were then re-directed to the top of the mountain where Brush 742 made access using a hiking trail.
Upon arrival units encountered a large area on fire, approximately 150' x 150' and another spot approximately 20' x 20'. Crews stretched forestry line to the fire and began to make a knock on the bulk of the flames. Additional units were called to the scene to assist with control of the fire. A total of 600 gallons of water, hundreds of feet of hose, 27 firefighters, 6 Auxiliary members, 4 EMS personnel, and numerous Park Rangers were needed to extinguish the blaze. Crews remained on scene for an extended period of time and cleared at 20:15.
