Wildfires fanned by high winds force evacuations in Reno, Butler counties
Grass wildfires in both Reno and Butler county have triggered evacuations as authorities work to contain the spread, according to social media posts.
Butler County Emergency Communications says there is fire in the area of northwest Highway 196 and northwest 10th. They are asking people to avoid the area.
In Reno County, the Hutchinson Fire Department is working a large grass fire in the area east of Hutchinson south of 30th Street and Obee. Traffic is being blocked on 30th to allow fire crews to fight and contain the spread. People are advised to evacuate the area.
The city of Wichita said in an email that it closed the Brooks C&D landfill at 3 p.m. Tuesday because of high wind. It is rescheduled to reopen at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.
This story was originally published February 15, 2022 at 3:28 PM.