Mount Valley Township landowner gets bill for expensive peat fire

The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors is working to assess the cost of the Mount Valley Township fire last spring and summer. The fire was fueled by peat, an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation in wetlands. It’s highly flammable and can burn underground and produce a lot of heat. Farm owner Mark Eaton conducted a […]

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