Unique tools employed to help firefighters extinguish brush fire

FOND DU LAC (WITI) -- Fire officials in Fond du Lac used a unique tool to battle a brush fire on Wednesday evening, April 23rd.

Crews responded to the scene on Auburn Street just after 7:00 p.m.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a large brush fire across the railroad tracks from the access point.

Train traffic had to be halted while crews worked to extinguish the fire.

Fond du Lac Fire officials utilized an ATV to extinguish the fire, and Mount Calvary Fire Department assisted with their brush fire ATV as well.

The cause of the brush fire is unknown.