The Hutchinson News
Fire officials reported the Beer and Ice wildfires are now 95% contained.
In an online post, Hutchinson Fire Chief Steven Beer stated final containment of the two fires that burned nearly 1,000 acres in portions of northern and eastern Reno County won’t be declared until they see what forecasted strong winds on Friday do.
“We have been preparing the last two days for the wind switch and increased wind speed,” Beer stated. “We believe we have the fire lines secured to handle this change in weather. Fire crews will continue to work and monitor both fires.”
Friday’s forecast calls for sustained winds of up to 31 mph in the afternoon, and gusts over 40 mph.