7:15 a.m.  Monday night’s rural grass fire northwest of Hays burned almost 40 acres. Ellis County Rural Fire Director Dick Klaus told Hays Post that the blaze

started on the road, probably by someone who discarded something. Rural Fire companies 5, 6 and a farmer pulling a disc helped fight the fire. There were no injuries.

9:14 p.m. The fire is reported to be under control. We will report details on what caused the fire as soon as they are available.

 

Ellis County Rural Fire is on the scene of of a grass fire northwest of Hays. An estimated 20-30 acres are reported to be on fire in the 2000 Block of 220th Avenue. Stay tuned to Eagle Radio and Check Hays Post for additional details as they become available.