Extreme fire danger is back in place for the KVOE listening area Friday.
Red flag warnings cover the area for the second straight day, with high temperatures expected around 80 degrees, relative humidity levels under 20 percent by late afternoon and wind gusts between 30-40 mph. Outdoor burns are banned in all area counties while the red flag warnings are in effect.
So far, no significant fire activity has been reported in Lyon or surrounding counties from Thursday, but Chase County had a large grass fire Wednesday. Most details are currently pending, but Fire Chief Steve Fillmore says the fire burned about 1,500 acres before it was finally put out.
The next few days won’t be as windy, but they will still be dry, so the fire danger will likely be at least somewhat elevated until further notice. Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for updates.
