Local fire departments were busy responding to a number of calls yesterday.

 

In the early afternoon, Liberty, Coffeyville and Coffeyville Resources responded to a grass fire within the county.

 

Then just after 3:30, multiple departments responded to a structure fire east of the Coffeyville Walmart on 5700 Road. Initial reports indicate one person had mild smoke inhalation.

 

Around 7:40, local departments including Sycamore Fire were called to a report of a garage fire at 3512 County Road 5250. Dry conditions have prompted an increase in the number of fires over the past several weeks.