Jan 16, 2026

Gove County fire mostly contained

Posted Jan 16, 2026 8:11 PM
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By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post

A grass fire was reported in Gove County between mile markers 83 and 84 on Interstate 70.

Gove County Undersheriff Mike Haase said the fire spread southeast across about one and a half to two miles of grassland. He said the fire is 90% contained as of 1:56 p.m.

No structures were impacted, and no injuries were reported.