The National Weather Service issued the warning of critical fire danger.
The declaration will allow the state to support local communities with state resources aimed at suppressing fires.
Crews are working to contain the fire, but it is moving quickly.
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Weather alert: Warm temperatures, dry grass, strong winds elevate fire concern Tuesday in W Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Storm Team 12 issued a Weather Alert Day for Tuesday for most of Kansas’ western half due to an elevated fire concern. Storm Team 12 reports expected wind gusts of about 50 mph ...
ULYSSES, Kan. (KWCH) - The Ulysses school district canceled classes for Tuesday due to high winds forecast for western Kansas leading to a concern about being on the roads. On Monday night, the ...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita school district announced that Stanley Elementary School, at 1749 South Martinson Street, is out Friday due to no heat in the building. It is a much colder morning ...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - For the third consecutive day, firefighting efforts continue in southwest Kansas and northwest Oklahoma. As of about 7 a.m. Thursday, data from the EGP - WildFireSA Public ...
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