The investigation reveals that Ember from the Old Campfire 200 hectares triggered a fire in Douglas County

Douglas County, Kan. (KCTV) – An old, unattended campfire triggered a fire of about 200 hectares in Douglas County, Kansas, said in Douglas County, Kansas. As a result, the Douglas County Consolidated Fire District No. 1 and the fire marshal Kansas classified the cause of the fire as random.

On Monday, the fire chief John Mathis from the consolidated Fire District No. 1 of Douglas County asked the residents to completely delete their campfires before departure in order to avoid another fire on Friday, March 14th.

“It is important to stir the ashes with water until no smoke or warmth continues,” said Mathis. “Your campfire should feel cold before you go. Everyone plays a valuable role in the protection of property and life by preventing fires. “

The big grass fire on Friday was located in the area near N. 1600 and 400 streets east of Stull. It was fought after the firefighters from several agencies in Douglas County and the surrounding area by Saturday, March 15th.

On Friday evening, an evacuation announcement was issued for about two hours. Officials said no structures were destroyed and no injuries were reported.

Days later, the National Weather Service gave a red flag warning for Monday, March 17th and Tuesday, March 18, due to dangerous fire conditions, which were based on strong winds and dry conditions.

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