Russell County wildfires scorch 2,000 acres

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Russell County officials on Friday announced the cause of two wildfires.

Multiple agencies battled the blazes on Thursday amid extremely high wind.

Russell County Fire District #5 was dispatched to a fire around noon, about 8 miles southwest of Bunker Hill. With gusts ranging from 60 to 70 mph, the department immediately requested additional help…

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