Apr 27, 2022

Fire brought under control in northern Riley County

Posted Apr 27, 2022 11:30 AM
( Photo courtesy of Riley County Fire District #1)
( Photo courtesy of Riley County Fire District #1)

Firefighters from four departments responded to northern Riley County Tuesday for a grass wildfire in the Bjorling Road area north of Randolph. According to information from Riley County Fire District One they cleared the scene about 11 p.m. but plan to return this morning to check for hot spots. As of 8:30 p.m. Tuesday an estimated 180 acres had burned.

There were not any reports of injuries or structure damage.

Manhattan, Blue Rapids and Waterville Fire Departments provided assistance in battling the blaze along with Riley County Fire District One.