Because of dry, windy condition, there is heightened wildfire threat across southern Kansas.
Governor Kelly declared a State of Disaster Emergency on Thursday, allowing the state to get firefighters prepped in areas that could see problems.
“Getting ahead of any potential fires is key in containing them,’ said Kelly. “Prepositioning firefighting personnel and equipment will allow us to do that and keep Kansans safe.”
“Much of Kansas is primed for wildfire due to the lack of precipitation, dried out fuels, and warm windy conditions,” said Mark Neely, State Fire Management Officer, Kansas Forest Service. “We urge Kansans to be careful outdoors and report any fire immediately.”
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Fire Weather Watch through Friday evening. Sedgwick and surrounding counties are included in the watch.
