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Firefighters still on the scene of large Kan. grass fire

Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON— Fire crews remain on the scene of a large grass fire north of Hutchinson. Officials say the blaze damaged one structure and some trees and fence posts were burning throughout the early morning hours on Tuesday.

The blaze was reported just after 4 p.m. on Monday afternoon north of 82nd Avenue and forced the closing of Plum from 82nd to 108th Street. 95th east of Plum was also closed as a precaution and coordinated by the Reno County Sheriff’s office and Kansas Highway Patrol.

Hutchinson and Reno County firefighters were assisted by a dozen other fire agencies in the area because of the size of the fire.

There were also reports of brush fires near Cheney Lake and also in McPherson and Rice Counties on Monday.

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