Multiple departments respond to a large grass fire north of Dearing.

 

Around 4:30 yesterday afternoon, Independence Rural Fire responded to a grass fire near the intersection of CR 3900 and 3200. Mutual aid was provided by Dearing, Tyro, Coffeyville, CVR, Liberty, Cherryvale and Sycamore Fire.

 

Several acres burned, but there was no report of additional loss of property or injury.

 

Photo: Frank Shedden, SnapWild Photography