Large wildfire in Riley County, Kansas, prompts closure of Tuttle Creek Blvd., evacuations, and local disaster emergency declaration.
A large wildfire in Riley County, Kansas, forced the closure of Tuttle Creek Blvd. due to poor visibility from the smoke. The fire, which started in Pottawatomie County, has spread aggressively and prompted evacuations of two homes, with 11 more notified that they may need to evacuate. Riley County Commission Chairman John Ford has declared a local disaster emergency, enabling local emergency services to request additional state resources to combat the fire.
April 06, 2024
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