Jun 08, 2024

2,100 hay bales lost in Kansas feedlot fire will burn for days

Posted Jun 08, 2024 8:00 PM
 Photos Reno County Emergency Management
 Photos Reno County Emergency Management

RENO COUNTY —The bales are still burning after a large fire in Reno County.

Just before 9:30pm Friday, Reno County Fire District 7 was notified of a large hay fire at the Turon Feedlot, according to Reno County Emergency Management. Crews found 2100 hay bales on fire.

Mutual aid was requested from Fire Districts 4 and 6.

Crews worked with feedlot staff to move unburned hay. The fire was contained to the hay pile. Feedlot staff continues monitoring the fire. The hay pile will be burning for several days.   Authorities have not released details on what caused the fire.