HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department Chief Steve Beer says the favorable weather Wednesday allowed fire crews to get more control of the two wildfires that erupted in the county on Monday.
As of Thursday morning, both fires were 95% contained. Crews are still monitoring both fires as the winds are forecast to pick up again on Friday.
Township crews were also out repairing some of the township roads that saw lots of heavy traffic during the fire, especially along 108th Avenue.
Beer also said he wanted to thank all of the volunteers, companies and restaurants that provided support and food. Beer released the names of those below:
"The Hutchinson Fire Department would like to thank the following agencies for their KEY help in mitigating these fires. The successful outcome of both these fires is truly attributed to our mutual aid partners and outside agencies that include the following:
City of Hutchinson:
City of Hutchinson Police Department, City of Hutchinson Department of Public Works, City of Hutchinson Fleet Maintenance, City of Hutchinson Information Technology Department City of Hutchinson Engineering GIS.
Reno County Fire Districts:
Reno County Fire Districts 3,4,6,7,8,9 South Hutchinson Fire Department, Buhler and Pretty Prairie Fire Departments
Task Force:
Harvey County Task Force, McPherson County Task Forces, Rice County Task Force, Sedgwick County Task Forces, Sumner County Task Force
Outside Agencies and Businesses:
Reno County Sheriff Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, Reno County 911 Emergency Dispatch Center, Kansas Forest Service, Tanker 95, South Hutchinson Police Department, Reno County Emergency Management, Burton Fire Department, Rice County EMS, Reno County CERT, Salvation Army, Reno County Department of Public Works, Brigman Fuel, News Media, Citizens of Hutchinson and Reno County, Dillions, Chick-Fil-A, Jackson Dairy, Queen B Marketing, McDonalds, Pizza Ranch, VFW Hutchinson, Yes way, Good Samaritan, Gambino’s Pizza, Lowe’s,
From the bottom of HFD’s hearts, THANK YOU!"
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