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Harmony Road fire response prompts reminder: state law restricts brush‑pile burning in April
Summary
County Fire District leaders described a multi‑mile burn response in the Harmony Road area and reminded the public that state smoke‑management rules prohibit burning brush piles in April; the county emphasized permit procedures and flexible burn‑day decisions tied to weather and available volunteer resources.
Riley County Fire District officials briefed commissioners on a large prescribed burn that escaped containment in the Harmony Road area and used the incident to clarify local and state burning rules.
Fire District leadership described the April event as spanning roughly two miles from end to end and said crews called in extensive mutual‑aid resources early to avoid a prolonged multi‑day incident. Officials said the incident ultimately involved about 66 personnel, 40 apparatus and aircraft support (two planes) coordinated with state and neighboring county task forces. Parks and Wildlife crews…
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