BUHLER, Kan. — A major wildfire broke out east of Hutchinson Tuesday afternoon. According to Reno County Dispatch, the fire was called out around 1:30 p.m. near 30th and Willison. The fire quickly raced south threatening many homes around the 4th and Willison area.
According to Hutchinson Fire Chief Steven Beer, the fire threatened several properties, but no homes were destroyed. Beer said mutual aid, including resources in place with the help of the Kansas Forestry Service, were prepared to deal with the dry windy conditions that were in place. The Kansas Forest Service used an aerial plane to help fight the fire.
Crews spent the night patrolling the area from 30th to 4th and from Willison to Buhler Road putting out numerous hot spots.
No word on how much damage was done nor were there any reports of injuries. Buhler schools that had students living in the fire area held them at schools until parents or guardians could pick them up. Many of the usual bus routes were closed due to the fire.
Volunteers provided bulldozers to help cut fire lines and a semi tanker full of water was put in place to refill fire trucks.
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RENO COUNTY — Fire crews are working a brush fire near Buhler, according to the Reno County Sheriff's office. Some evacuations were also reported. Crews from Sedgwick County were assisting along with Tthe Kansas Forest Service using an aerial tanker.
The fire was called around 1:30p.m. and is located between 4th to 30th and from Buhler Road to Willison. Because of this many rural roads in the area were closed.
Fire crews are working to save several homes and structures north of 4th and Willison. Still no word of damage or injuries.
Buhler USD 313 asked any students that would normally be dropped off by buses in those areas, will need to be picked up from their school.