The Dearing Fire Department responds to three grass fires over the weekend.

 

According to the department, firefighters assisted Independence Rural Fire and responded to two other grass fires. As many people are starting to burn this time of year, the department is reminding everyone to call in controlled burns to avoid unnecessary responses. If you live in the Dearing, Coffeyville, Liberty, Tyro or Caney areas, call the Coffeyville Police Department non emergency line at 620-252-6160 before your controlled burn. Give them your information, address and what you will be burning, and they'll let the appropriate station know.

 

Tomorrow will bring an elevated risk of fire danger for southeast Kansas with lower afternoon relative humidity and winds gusting between 30 and 40 miles per hour.

 

Photo Courtesty Dearing FD