6 March 2023
SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) — It was a busy weekend for firefighters in Saline County after grassfires burned, all manmade in origin.
The first fire was reported around 4 p.m. Saturday in the 5200 block of E. Magnolia Road. Investigators determined it was caused by a discarded cigarette.
On Sunday, crews from Rural Fire District #1 responded to the 4800 block of E. Farrelly Road after a controlled burn from Saturday reignited. A short time later, crews from Rural Fire District #5 were called to the 2500 block of Erin Way after discarded ashes from a fireplace set off a grass fire.
No buildings were damaged, and there were no reports of any injuries.
Fire officials say you should always allow ashes several days to cool before disposing of them.