Tag: Kansas Forest Service

Fire crews in Kansas battled multiple wildfires on Sunday, facing challenges from high winds. In Hamilton County, they received assistance from Tanker 95 and DFMO Williams to contain a fire sparked by burning silage and hay bales. No injuries were reported, and crews monitored the area for flare-ups.

Firefighting crews are monitoring the aftermath of the Bicycle Bridge Fire in Marshall County, which consumed around 1,000 acres. While the fire's spread has halted, hot spots and debris continue to pose challenges for suppression efforts. Aerial support and heavy machinery have been deployed, with no reported injuries or property damage.

The Kansas Forest Service confirmed the emerald ash borer's presence in Marshall County, marking 19 Kansas counties affected since 2012. This invasive beetle threatens ash trees, with over 70 million already destroyed. Landowners are encouraged to identify symptoms and consider replacement plans for declining ash trees while avoiding transporting firewood from infested areas.

The Kansas Forest Service has confirmed the emerald ash borer in Bourbon County, marking 18 counties affected in Kansas. This invasive beetle threatens ash trees, with significant damage occurring during the larval stage. Landowners are advised to identify symptoms and consider replacement strategies, while reporting suspected infestations to authorities.

Effort includes training for state firefighters and agricultural educators By Pat Melgares - College of Agriculture MANHATTAN — Kansas State University and the Kansas...

Two wildfires near Manhattan, Kansas are mostly contained after burning thousands of acres, prompting evacuations and road closures. One home has been destroyed, but no fatalities reported. High winds and dry air intensified the fires, as crews work to manage the situation. Dry conditions and moderate drought exacerbate the situation in the affected counties.

Multiple large fires are raging in Kansas, with the Axelton Hill Road Fire spreading from Pottawatomie to Riley County and the Big Blue 2 Fire burning in Marshall County. Efforts include Tanker 95 cooling hot spots and National Guard Black Hawks joining when safe. A flight restriction is in place from Randolph to Blue Rapids.

Hot dry conditions across the state fanned the flames of wildland fires in Kearny County the afternoon of Monday,...

UPDATE 10 PM Late coming, but the event is ever changing. The fire in and around Haddam is contained, but...

By David Condos - Kansas News Service PARADISE, Kansas — This time of year, rancher Rich Koester is normally busy...

By Brian Grimmett - Kansas News Service/KMUW WICHITA, Kansas — Trees improve air quality. They keep people and homes cool...