In a press release, Pawnee County stated fire crews from around the state have been able to stop the spread of the wildfire that started Tuesday between Larned an Garfield. Although crews have stopped the spread, high winds can ignite grasses and wooded areas and there is still danger of destructive fires in the county.
Pawnee County pointed out areas south, southeast and east of Garfield are considered hot spots. Crews are patrolling the area and attempting to extinguish smoldering fires.
Pawnee County reported the loss of at least one residence and several structures in the southern part of the county from the wildfire. Reports of lost livestock, shelter belts and round bales have also been made.
Fires have been burning in areas that have deep sandy roads, leaving vehicles at risk of getting stuck and in the way of fire crews.
