Downed power lines cause grass fire in Jennings Co.

(SCIPIO, Ind.) – The high winds led to a grass fire in Jennings County on Sunday afternoon. 

Scipio-Geneva firefighters responded around 1:20 p.m. to a property on County Road 400 North. 

The fire was spreading into a wooded area before firefighters were able to extinguish it.

“The fire was determined to have started when a tree fell onto power lines due to high wind conditions, igniting the surrounding grass and vegetation,” said a Scipio-Geneva firefighter. 

The department reminded citizens that severe storms are possible later tonight and to never approach downed power lines. 

Scipio-Geneva Fire Rescue assisted by Spencer Township Fire Department during the grass fire.

RELATED: There are about 2,000 Duke Energy customers without power as of 5 p.m. Sunday. Read here.

A High Wind Advisory is issued until tomorrow morning as wind gusts could be up to 60 miles-per-hour.