Gas Station Fire Slows HWY-68 Traffic

Around 4:00 PM, Tuesday, Golden Valley Firefighters were faced with a dangerous fire at the Outpost Gas Station & Deli when a late model Ford driven by a teenage male crashed into the fuel dock. The accident knocked over the gas pump and ignited a fire that drew about 30 onlookers and slowed Hwy-68 traffic as the car and fuel pump burned, producing thick black smoke that could be seen for a mile away.  Firefighter-Paramedic Kevin Gifford can been seen attacking the fire as the second fire engine arrived in the background to perform structure and LPG tank protection duties to prevent a catastrophic chain of events.  MCSO officers responded to conduct traffic control and investigate the accident, although no citations were issued since this occurred on private property.   The Outpost will remain open and continue to provide fueling services while the repairs are being made to the damaged fuel dock.  In all, seven firefighters responded to the fire, arriving within 5 minutes of dispatch and declaring the fire under control less than two minutes after arriving.

Brush Fire along HWY-93

Golden Valley Firefighters quickly extinguish a brush & grass fire in the median of Hwy-93 at about Mile Post 65 Monday at approximately 12:30 in the afternoon.  High temperatures and windy conditions, coupled with low humidity make this time of year especially susceptible to quick moving brush fires in the area.  Mohave County has been under Red Flag warnings several times in the past month and burning restrictions remain in place to prevent wildfires.  Firefighters suspect a mower cutting the grass in the median may have caused a spark that ignited this fire.  Golden Valley Fire Captain David Martin thanked motorists for slowing as they pass all emergency scenes making it a safer emergency scene for all involved.  Traffic was slowed for about 20-minutes while firefighters extinguished all hot spots.