Rosville firefighters had a difficult time gaining access to a brush fire burning upslope toward homes.

At approximately 6:45 p.m., a fire call was dispatched for a brush fire at the rear of 6921 Roseville Rd. When fire crews arrived at that address, smoke was billowing in the air behind the commercial structure, however, fire crews quickly found that the fire was inaccessible from that side. They had to work their way around to find the fire access road that runs along the railroad tracks.

With the fire burning upslope and a possible limited water supply, the incident commander called for an additional type 3 grass fire engine to protect the homes above the fire.

Several acres burned along the slope below the homes, but firefighters moved swiftly and the fire did not reach the homes.

One firefighter was treated on scene for skin irritation after being exposed to cactus oil while overhauling some burning cactus.