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Multiple depts battle large grass fire north of Holton

By Greg Bebermeyer

03/05/2022

(KNZA)--Multiple fire departments battled a large grass fire north of Holton Saturday afternoon that was fanned by strong winds.

The fire was reported in the area of 286th and U.S. 75 Highway.

Netawaka Rural Fire District #6, in a social media post, said thanks to all who helped at least three families still have homes.

The post said out buildings were lost and vehicles were totaled but without the tremendous group effort it could have been far worse.

No serious injuries were reported.

Fire departments from Fairview, Holton, Horton, Hoyt, Kickapoo Tribe, Powhattan, Soldier, Wetmore and Whiting assisted in battling the fire.

Area farmers also provided assistance, along with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Transporation, and Jackson County EMS.

Large out-of control grass fires were also reported Saturday in other portions of the state.

Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal declaration of disaster emergency Thursday due to the potential for wildland fires in the state on Friday and Saturday. The declaration allowed the state to preposition aerial firefighting assets from the Kansas Forest Service for a quicker response to any fires that may begin.

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