A wildfire erupted northwest of WaKeeney on Friday afternoon. The fire threatened the city of WaKeeney, but the fire was brought under control and evacuations were never required.

Trego County Emergency Management yesterday thanked all of the individuals and agencies who helped bring the fire under control.

<p>A wildfire erupted northwest of WaKeeney on Friday afternoon. The fire threatened the city of WaKeeney, but the fire was brought under control and evacuations were never required.</p><p>Trego County Emergency Management yesterday thanked all of the individuals and agencies who helped bring the fire under control.</p><figure>
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Trego County thanks first responders who assisted during fire near WaKeeney