Kansas Burning - Anderson Creek Fire 11th Largest Ever In U.S., #1 In U.S. For Private Property Fire

Just got back from putting my laundry in the dryer in our laundry room and you could smell the smoke on the strong southerly wind that's blowing right now.

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Be safe my friend

Crews battling wildfires in Clark & Meade counties

"The Clark County Sheriff's Office said their fire is located at County Road J and County Road 2. No word on if homes or other structures are threatened.

A spokesman for Meade County says their wildfires started along Meade and Ford County line. That fire line continues to grow and move toward northwest."

[link to www.kwch.com]

Kansas National Guard Black Hawk helicopters to aid wildfire effort

"Two Black Hawk helicopters from the Kansas National Guard will fly missions on Saturday to support firefighting efforts in south-central Kansas.

The Kansas Adjutant General's Office said each Black Hawk is manned by a four-person crew and will be equipped with a 660 gallon Bambi bucket, which can scoop water from local water sources to dump on the flames."

[link to www.kake.com]

Thanks.

Anderson Creek wildfire still burning
The biggest fire in the state continues to be the one in Barber and Comanche counties.

"The Kansas Forest Service says the Anderson Creek fire which crossed into Kansas from Oklahoma earlier this week is the largest in state history and one of the largest ever in the U.S.

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The KLA is raising funds to help ranchers replace fencing, which he estimates covered tens of thousands of miles."

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Volunteer firefighters: The backbone of the battle against Anderson Creek wildfire


"Volunteer firefighters are the backbone of the battle against the massive Anderson Creek wildfire."

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"Four UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters piloted and crewed by Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 108th Aviation Regiment (two from Army Aviation Support Facility #2, Salina, Kansas and two from Army Aviation Support Facility #1, Topeka), Kansas Army National Guard, joined the Anderson Creek wildfire fight March 26. The helicopters arrived in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, Saturday morning, and are dropping water from Bambi Buckets™ on active flames and hot spots as directed by incident officials. The fire in south central Kansas has burned more than 400,000 acres."

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I love the kitty's !!! :)

It's raining in kakeland, I wonder how the smoke and ashes effect the weather. I wonder if any biochemicals have been released by tptb over wichita using the smoke as a medium.

We're doomed!

Good for a moment I thought William Clark Quantrill had reincarnated.

Got 3" of snow here in West Wichita. I see on Facebook that they are reporting 3 1/2" in the wildfire area. Still looking for an update on the latest conditions there.

"Some of you are calling it an "Easter Miracle." 3.5" of snow fell in Barber County where wildfires have ravaged the area. The moisture should help crews battle the blaze.

Thank you Melissa Ricker for sending this photo!"

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Nice Easter picture from the area at the link.

Last Edited by TrustNoOneKS on 03/27/2016 09:43 AM

Latest update I'm seeing is from around midnight, before the snow:

UPDATE: Barber Co. wildfire 31 percent contained

"The fight against the Barber County wildfire continues to progress as emergency managers say it's now 31 percent contained. That's up from 15 percent on Friday after a very windy day with several large flare-ups.

Saturday was much calmer with no large fires. Smaller flare ups mainly sparked along the deeper canyons."

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Emergency managers tell KAKE News that thankfully the perimeter of the fire in Barber County was protected today. The total number of acres burnt in the county remains at around 270,000."

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From 10 hours ago (the latest that I am still finding):

"From Kansas Forest Service:

The Anderson Creek - Kansas wildfire containment:
31% Barber County
90% Comanche County
40% Woods County, OK"

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"Video by Gaten Wood from one of the Blackhawk Helicopters."

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Video of the devastation at link

Last Edited by TrustNoOneKS on 03/27/2016 10:10 AM

I love the kitty's !!! :)


Thanks! Hope you were watching this from your new computer and not the one with the dial-up!

Snow helps Kansas wildfire containment, but problem areas remain

"Snow that fell on Easter Sunday has helped contain a wildfire in Barber County. However, some problems areas remain.

An official with the Barber County Sheriff's Office said the snow helped on grasses and light fuels, but the snow was unable to reach some drainage areas and canyons.

. . .

There is no official update on containment of the fire."

[link to www.kake.com]

THIS is horrible ! :(

Thanks! Hope you were watching this from your new computer and not the one with the dial-up!


YES ! New computer, THANK GOD !!!

this is part of the yellowstone preburn,like fire breaks.oklahoma and the fires last year.if its within 700 miles of yellowstone then its a preburn.

the drought part is to help adjust the techtonic plates to set off yellowstone.

mini dustbowl

Yay! So happy for you!

Last Edited by TrustNoOneKS on 03/27/2016 04:01 PM

Thank you, my friend !

Sights and sounds from Anderson Creek wildfires

[link to www.kwch.com]

Video at the link

I can't imagine how many cows and calves have been lost. I saw 1 rancher alone reporting 50 calves lost.

Barber County wildfire up to 81-percent contained
Temporary Flight Restriction placed on area surrounding wildfire area

"A fire that's burned for days in south central Kansas is now 81-percent contained in Barber County and about 90-percent contained overall. In all, almost 400,000 acres has burned in the Anderson Creek wildfire, the bulk of which is in Barber County

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'Obviously with the snow, it's a great deal of help, but this is not over for us,' Wood said.

Officials are calculating the cost of damage. With the wind picking back up, they say conditions will be dangerous moving forward.

So far, the cost in combating the Anderson Creek fire has reached more than $1 million, not including costs for Barber County crews. The total does include the Black Hawks and some landowner losses."

[link to www.kwch.com]

Doing a fine job, trustknowone. I can almost smell the smoke.

Thanks!