Lake County recognizes youth who helped extinguish house fire

The Lake County Board of Commissioners presented a certificate of recognition to Mark Ball, a 4-H participant and Hiseley Park resident, after Ball told commissioners he extinguished a tree fire that threatened a house and garage.

Mark Ball described seeing a tree on fire and using a hose to put out flames that were spreading toward a garage; he said it took several minutes to find and deploy the hose and that bystanders were filming rather than intervening. Commissioners praised Ball’s actions during the meeting, saying his response reflected concern for neighbors and community.

The board invited Ball to the front to accept a certificate and take a photograph. No additional county action was recorded other than the recognition.

The recognition was presented near the start of the meeting before the public comment and consent agenda items.