Photo courtesy of the Rockwell Rural Fire Department A camper fire drew a response from Rockwell Rural Fire Department crews Tuesday evening, officials said. Chief 710 arrived first and saw heavy fire coming from a single camper. No nearby structures faced immediate risk. Personnel from R71 arrived moments later and advanced an attack line. Firefighters knocked down the flames quickly and kept the damage confined to the camper. Crews completed overhaul and cleared the scene.

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