Several fire departments from Coffey and Lyon counties battled a grass fire in western Coffey County for close to two hours Monday.
Hartford-Neosho Rapids Fire Chief Greg Zumbrunn says the fire was reported at 23rd and Contour, with his department called to respond shortly before 3 pm because the fire started in his district’s boundaries. Mutual aid was then requested from Lebo, Miller, New Strawn, Olpe and Reading within 30 minutes of the initial call.
Zumbrunn says the fire grew to around 200 acres all told and, at one point, ran about a mile before it was put out. Winds as high as 30 mph helped to push the fire.
Zumbrunn says improper disposal of wood stove ashes was the cause.
8:30 pm Monday: Coffey County grass fire under investigation
Several area fire departments worked for around two hours to put out a grass fire in western Coffey County on Monday.
Coffey County Fire was joined by Hartford-Neosho Rapids, Miller and Reading fire crews between 2:45 and 3:20 pm after a fire started near 23rd and Contour Road, about five miles east of Neosho Rapids.
Further details are currently under investigation.
3:30 pm Monday: Numerous Lyon County fire departments in west Coffey County battling grass fire
Several Lyon County fire departments are helping counterparts in Coffey County to put out a grass fire Monday afternoon.
Hartford-Neosho Rapids fire crews were called out as mutual aid to the area near 23rd and Contour, about five miles east of Neosho Rapids, shortly before 3 pm. Miller, Olpe and Reading fire crews were toned out as mutual aid between 3-3:20 pm.
Additional details about the fire will be divulged later. We’ll have updates as they are announced on KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media.
