UPDATE: As of 4 p.m.: Crews appear to be getting an upper hand on the fire that started in a field directly west of the Reno County landfill. Crews had to work both the burning fields and some structure protection during the blaze. Still no word on any damage or injuries. Also no word on when some residents might be able to return to their property as there were some requested evacuations as far north as 4th Avenue.
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UPDATE: As of 3:40 p.m.: Fire crews are working to keep the fire from spreading into a farmstead at Clark and Whiteside. The fire is looking to run itself out as it approaches the landfill but crews are working to make sure no fire gets into landfill property.
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Post is following a developing story.
Fire crews are battling a wildfire that involves several farm fields just west of the landfill. The fire is located at Whiteside and Clark roads. The Reno County Sheriff's Department is asking for evacuations of several farmsteads in areas all the way to 4th Avenue. The fire is being fueled by standing wheat fields and windy conditions.
So far, no injuries have been reported. This is a developing story that will be updated as information becomes available.
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