Dec 18, 2025

2 grass fires reported in Graham County; large fire south of Russell

Posted Dec 18, 2025 6:26 PM
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By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post

Fire crews are actively responding to two grass fires in Graham County. Both are mostly contained.

Mickie Helberg, Graham County EMS director and emergency manager, said the fires are south of the Hill City fairgrounds, and the other is further south of L road and U.S. Highway 283.

Helberg said both are about 80% to 85% contained. No structures have been burned, and no injuries have been reported.

Crews are continuing to secure fire lines amid windy conditions. About 18 Graham County trucks are currently deployed.

The public is advised to avoid the areas.

Local dispatch also called fire crews to Lincoln and Pioneer Roads to a large grass fire in Russell County at about 12:20 p.m. today. Further details are pending.