HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Chief Steve Beer says the Cottonwood Complex fire is now about 70% contained.
Fire crews continue to work on approximately 12,000 acres that have been affected by fire. As of 8 a.m. Johnson County, The Kansas Forest Service and Hutchinson Fire Crews continue to work on cutting down burning trees and extinguishing them. The moisture did help a little with some hot spots but the burning trees are still a major problem, according to the latest release.
An assessment of the area shows that 35 homes were destroyed in the fire along with 92 outbuildings and 110 vehicles. Crews did find the body of a missing person from the fire. That part of the investigation has been turned over to the Reno County Sheriff’s Department.
Donations of snacks, water and Gatorade are still being taken at the command center at 3201 East 4th Avenue. They ask that you do not bring food to the center as that is already being provided.
Donations can be made to the United Way of Reno County by going to unitedwayofrenocounty.org or mailing it to 924 N. Main Hutchinson, Kansas 67501.
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