RENO COUNTY –Fire crews in Reno County were called to contain a controlled burn in the 5200 Block of East 6th that was out of control on Tuesday, according to a media release.

The controlled burn of approximately 10 acres started just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

Fire crews were called to help put the fire out just after 3:30 p.m.  when it appeared the fire would spread to Sand Hills State Park.

Hutchinson Fire Department initially responded 4 units. The first arriving crews made the initial report, the fire had jumped 56th Avenue.

A total of 12 units, to include staff vehicles, and a Tender from Buhler Fire were added to the call.

Fire crews were able to contain the fire that jumped the road then began extinguishment of the perimeter of the remaining fire.

Several large trees in the area had been overcome by the fire front and, with the assistance of a local arborists, were cut down to prevent any further spot fires.

Crews spent approximately 5 hours on scene, with no injuries reported.