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Allen County Commissioners Hear Report on Last Week’s Fire at the Landfill; 911 Director Recommends New Voice Recording System for Dispatch

Tuesday, July 29

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Public Works Director Mitch Garner gave a report to County Commissioners Tuesday morning on last week's fire at the landfill. Approximately 950 square yards burned in the fire, which was put out in about two hours by crews... Read More.

Two Occupants and One Dog Safely Evacuate House Fire in McPherson; Fire Determined as Accidental

Thursday, July 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department responded to the 1000 block of South Ash for a structure fire at 11:25 a.m. Thursday morning. The two occupants and dog were able to evacuate safely from the residence.According to Fire Chief Chad Mayberry of the... Read More.

Salina Fire Discourages Burning of Smoky Hill River Log Jam

Tuesday, July 22

SALINA, Kan. — The City of Salina and the Salina Fire Department issued a statement Tuesday in regards to suggestions the log jam along the Smoky Hill River near Bill Burke Park be burned. This idea has picked up a lot of traction on... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Fire Hydrant Installation at Station 2, STEPMC Water Lantern Festival Approved for Sept. 20

Tuesday, July 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has approved installation of a fire hydrant at Station 2 on North Main. While not included in the original construction plans, the amount of training taking place at that station led to a need for a hydrant,... Read More.

Salina Fire Responds to Fire along Smoky Hill River North of Bill Burke Park

Saturday, July 19

SALINA, Kan. — Salina firemen were called late Saturday morning to a fire involving a log jam along the Smoky Hill River north of Bill Burke Park.Responding crews found the main log jam untouched, but a smaller pile of logs on the west bank... Read More.

Early Morning Fire Claims One Life in Solomon

Tuesday, July 1

SOLOMON, Kan. — One person is dead after an early morning fire today in Solomon. The fire was reported about 4:44 AM in the 200 block of West 6th, and when firefighters and Dickinson County Sheriff's deputies arrived the home was fully engulfed in flames.... Read More.

Three Vehicles Destroyed in Fire at Terra Nova Apartments in McPherson

Tuesday, June 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — Three vehicles were destroyed in a fire this morning at the Terra Nova Apartments on Genesis Drive, off Avenue A south of the McPherson Cemetery.McPherson Fire and Police units and the McPherson County Sheriff's Office were called out at 9:38 AM,... Read More.

McPherson Commissioners Approve New Inflatable Boat for Fire Department, Police AEDs, and Infrastructure Enhancements

Tuesday, June 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — In an action full of irony due to its unplanned timing, McPherson City Commissioners approved purchase of a new inflatable boat for the Fire Department. The boat purchased from Rescue One Board, is to replace a boat purchased in 2018 that... Read More.

Early Morning House Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, June 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — During the height of the storm this morning Hutchinson Fire crews were called to a possible house fire in the 2800 block of Pama Lou Avenue.Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said the first arriving units just after 4 AM found... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire on 600 Block of North Oak Street

Friday, June 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department was called out this morning to a house fire in the 600 block of North Oak.McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry said they were dispatched about 10:30 AM, and the first arriving units reported light smoke coming from... Read More.

All-Female Fire Crew First on Scene of Barn Fire

Monday, June 9

TORNONTO, Kan. — A barn fire last Thursday evening on the north edge of Toronto is getting a little more than the usual attention, due to the initial response.As Woodson County Emergency Management relates it, the first crew to arrive on the scene was... Read More.

3 Dogs Perish in Evening House Fire

Friday, May 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (May 29, 2025) - At 7:47 PM the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 7000 Blk of North Lorraine for a reported structure fire. While enroute it was reported that the occupants were not in the house, but several dogs were still... Read More.