Category: Fire

Junction City Fire Department to Start Painting Hydrants Soon
Jason Lankas, JCFD Fire Chief The Junction City Fire Department has finished with hydrant flushing for the year. We will now focus on painting the

Dickinson County Fire Departments Unite to Form Wildland Task Force, Boosting Disaster Response and Coordination
Fire departments across Dickinson County have united to form the Dickinson County Wildland Task Force to improve response to large-scale fires. The task force includes

Harmony Road Fire Burns Estimated 650 Acres in Riley County
Riley County Fire District Monday, April 7, Riley County Fire District #1 was dispatched to reports of a grass/brush fire near the intersection of Harmony

Junction City Fire Department to Continue Fire Hydrant Testing
Junction City Fire Department The Junction City Fire Department will be continuing the process of hydrant testing starting March 31 during the hours of 8:00

Clay Center Fire Department Unveils New Fire Truck
By: Ryan Duey The Clay Center Fire Department (CCFD) unveiled a new fire truck on Monday, March 24th. CCFD’s new Engine 103 will serve as

Home Destroyed and One Pet Perished in House Fire South of Manhattan
Riley County Fire District #1 Riley County Fire District #1 responded to a report of a structure fire at 1809 South Manhattan Ave at approximately

House Fire in Concordia Claims Life
Concordia Police Department On February 20, 2025, at approximately 11:06 AM, the Concordia Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a structure fire at

Chapman Firefighters Honored For Their Courageous Act During Winter Storm Blair
During Chapman’s recent City Council meeting, Chief of Police Reynolds presented Fire Chief Nick Saunto and Captain Craig Klukas with the “Citizens Life Saving Award”

Strong Winds Rekindle Fire West of Town Last Night
By: Ryan Duey Yesterday evening a fire was reported west of Clay Center near the Republican River.. Miltonvale Rural Fire took the call and was

Wildfire in Geary County Burns over 1,100 Acres
On Friday, October 18th, Geary County Fire was alerted to a large fire near US-77 Hwy and Skiddy West Road in Southwest Geary County. Upon