Airshow dazzles despite minor grass fire concerns

During a recent government meeting, officials addressed concerns raised about a small grass fire that occurred during the Rumble airshow event. The fire, which spanned approximately five acres, was linked to a pyrotechnics display held on Saturday. Despite the incident, both the fire marshal and fire chief had previously inspected the pyrotechnics area and reported no issues.

Emergency response teams, which had been pre-staged at the event, also expressed no concerns during the fire's occurrence. A member of the show control team confirmed that communication with emergency responders indicated no elevated worries regarding the fire, which was managed effectively and posed no risk of escalation.

The airshow received positive feedback from participants, with many professional pilots praising the welcoming atmosphere created by the local community. Performers noted that it was one of the best inaugural airshows they had attended, highlighting the enthusiastic support from the crowd.

The event's success was attributed to the collaborative efforts of various county departments and external organizations. Officials expressed gratitude to numerous individuals and teams, including the Fire Department, emergency medical services, and other local agencies, for their contributions to the event's safety and overall execution.