On Saturday there was a controlled burn on the major bluff overlooking I-70 and the Marshall Army Airfield.

Sunday there was a rekindle on the back side of that location on the hills surrounding R C Kennels. That information was provided by Geary County Rural Fire Chief said between Geary County, Fort Riley, and Grandview Plaza Fire Deparments 20 firefighters and seven fire trucks responded. ”

Berges added they did a back burn around the Kennels area and were able to control the fire coming down the hill. Fire units were released from the scene about 6:15 p.m. Sunday. He noted over the weekend Geary County Rural Firefighters responded to 14 fire calls, but there were no injuries or major damage.

Berges estimated over the weekend controlled burns covered about 15,000 acres of grassland and cropland in the county. That included a 5,000 acre controlled burn on the Moyer Ranch in the southeast part of the county.