BUTLER COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) — High wind speeds and low humidity can be a dangerous combination for Kansas fire departments. On Monday, both Sedgwick County and Benton responded to a grass fire in ...

The Webb Mountain fire in Sevier County is still not fully contained as of Monday with crews continue to monitor the outer ...

Rachel Cobb, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service and the Fire and Weather focal person, said one of the main reasons for the spread is wind.

And while spring is usually the worst time for brush fires, officials say this past fall put a huge strain on resources across the region.

With the latest woodland blazes in mind, experts shared some basic safety tips for outdoor fires in backyards and beyond.