Feb 18, 2026

South central Kansas wildfire fire now contained

Posted Feb 18, 2026 11:30 PM
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COMANCHE COUNTY —All fires in Comanche County are contained at this time, according to Comanche County Emergency Management.  All Barber County firefighters who were assisting have returned to the Barber County.

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COMANCHE COUNTY—A grass fire in Comanche County is moving to the north with localized evacuations occurring, according to Barber County Emergency Management. 

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Multiple fire agencies from Barber County are responding to assist The fire was at Comanche County Hwy 160 just 7 miles East of Coldwater, according to Comanche County Emergency Management. There are no reports of injuries.