Apr 27, 2022

Crews stop Kansas wildfire after 180 acres burn

Posted Apr 27, 2022 12:30 PM
Photo courtesy Riley Co. Fire District One
Photo courtesy Riley Co. Fire District One

RILEY COUNTY —Firefighters from four departments responded to northern Riley County Tuesday for a grass wildfire in the Bjorling Road area north of Randolph, according to Riley County Fire District One.

Firefighters cleared the scene about 11 p.m. but plan to return Wednesday morning to check for hot spots. As of 8:30 p.m. Tuesday an estimated 180 acres had burned.

There were not any reports of injuries or structure damage.

Manhattan, Blue Rapids and Waterville Fire Departments provided assistance in battling the blaze along with Riley County Fire District One.