Major fires were reported in Trego, Ellis and Russell counties, which were fanned by winds reported up to 100 mph in Russell County.&nbsp;

Multiple structures were reported burned in the wild fires.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1639614036313.jpeg" alt="A fire burns a structure on Codell Road northeast of Hays. Photos by Gary Shorman/Hays Post<br>" />
                        <figcaption>A fire burns a structure on Codell Road northeast of Hays. Photos by Gary Shorman/Hays Post<br></figcaption>
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                        <figcaption>A fire burns a structure on Codell Road northeast of Hays.</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Major fires were reported in Trego, Ellis and Russell counties, which were fanned by winds reported up to 100 mph in Russell County.&nbsp;</p><p>Multiple structures were reported burned in the wild fires.</p>

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