Local firefighters assist with wildfires

Firefighters from Columbus, Labette and Crawford Counties have sent manpower and equipment to fight the ongoing wildfires in Southwestern Kansas.The earliest located fires originated around May 14 and were caused by lightning. Hot, dry conditions and 15-25-percent humidity have created an elevated critical fire weather situation.As of Monday morning, at least 10-plus fires were cu...

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