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Crews battle wildfire in Chautauqua County

Crews battle wildfire in Chautauqua County

Crews battle wildfire in Chautauqua County

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Fire crews from Cowley, Sedgwick, Sumner and Chautauqua counties were working on the scene of a large grass fire south of Cedar Vale.

The fire was reported shortly before 3 p.m. Sunday near the Kansas-Oklahoma border and the Kansas Forest Service provided its Tanker 95 aircraft to help with operations.  Crews from a total of 21 fire departments were sent to the area.

There were no reports of injuries or damage to any structures.   Investigators said the fire was the result of a controlled burn.

 

 

 

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