RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County fire officials say a grass fire that began as a controlled burn was contained Friday night after spreading across several hundred acres.

The fire was reported around 1 p.m. in the area of West 43rd Avenue and Sylvia Road, near the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge.&nbsp;

Reno County Fire Administrator Travis Vogt said the burn got out of control and quickly spread, fueled by dry conditions. Multiple agencies responded, including the Hutchinson Fire Department, several Reno County fire districts, and crews from Rice County.

As of 9 p.m., Vogt said the fire had been contained, with crews remaining on scene to monitor for flare-ups into the night.

No injuries or structural damage were reported.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1759860240632.jpeg" alt="(Photo courtesy Reno County Fire District #6)" />
 <figcaption>(Photo courtesy Reno County Fire District #6)</figcaption>
 </figure>RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County fire officials say a grass fire that began as a controlled burn was contained Friday night after spreading across several hundred acres.The fire was reported around 1 p.m. in the area of West 43rd Avenue and Sylvia Road, near the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge.&nbsp;Reno County Fire Administrator Travis Vogt said the burn got out of control and quickly spread, fueled by dry conditions. Multiple agencies responded, including the Hutchinson Fire Department, several Reno County fire districts, and crews from Rice County.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/3/1774062482941.jpeg" alt="Multiple Rice County fire crews are assisted Reno County south of Alden/Raymond on a significant wildland fire on March 20, 2026.(Photo courtesy Lyons Fire Department)" />
 <figcaption>Multiple Rice County fire crews are assisted Reno County south of Alden/Raymond on a significant wildland fire on March 20, 2026.(Photo courtesy Lyons Fire Department)</figcaption>
 </figure>As of 9 p.m., Vogt said the fire had been contained, with crews remaining on scene to monitor for flare-ups into the night.No injuries or structural damage were reported.

Controlled burn in NW Reno County sparks grass fire