HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Crews responded to the Reno County Landfill Friday night for a fire in one of the disposal pits.
First arriving crews found a 40-foot area on fire spreading rapidly by the south winds. Crews contacted landfill staff and began large water operations to keep from spreading and damaging the liner and methane wells. Crews hauled water from Mohawk Road with the assistance of extra water tenders from Reno County Fire District 3 and 8
Landfill staff were able to use their heavy equipment to move the burning material out of the pit and to an area where it could be covered with dirt. Landfill staff stated they had a lot of unspent fireworks arriving Friday at the landfill, most likely some were able to get in the pit. Fire Department and landfill staff would like to remind people to dispose of spent and unspent fireworks properly.
The department was assisted by the South Hutchinson Police Department and Reno County Sheriff’s Department for bringing out light towers to assist with night operations. Reno County Fire Districts 3 and 8, Hutchinson, Reno County Emergency Communications, Reno County Emergency Management, and Reno County Landfill Employees also assisted.
CLICK HERE to download the HutchPost mobile app.
CLICK HERE to sign up for the daily HutchPost email news update.