Large brush fire near Renault

Republic-Times- November 4, 2025

Two fire departments responded shortly after 3:05 p.m. Tuesday to a large brush fire reported in the 1900 block of Carr Road just north of VV Road between Renault and Ames in far southern Monroe County.

The Prairie du Rocher and Red Bud fire departments responded to the blaze, which was reported to be about one acre in size and spreading in a field near a residence.

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