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A rapid response by the Perry Volunteer Fire Department to a rural brush fire in southern Boone County Thursday afternoon prevented the blaze from reaching neighboring power poles and buildings.
The uncontrolled burn broke out at 709 310th St. on property belonging to Gary and Linda Friedrichsen. The Perry firefighters were called to assistance by Boone County EMS.
![A Boone County Deputy Sheriff stands by as members of the Perry Volunteer Fire Department douse the Thursday afternoon afternoon brush fire.](https://theperrynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/004-boone-co-fire.jpg)