This is the fire NE of Hays or north of Catharine about 5 miles. Fire departments are set up north of Catharine to try to keep it from getting into town but if you live in or around Catharine, be prepared!
RED FLAG WARNING in effect today! No outdoor fires and please refrain from any activity that could cause a fire, such as welding or grinding outside.
SHFD Firefighters responded to a brush fire near SE 45th and Adams this morning caused by sparks from workmen cutting pipe.
SHFD fought a brush fire—started by sparks from a plasma cutter—this afternoon on SE DuPont Road.
Wildfire season is upon us! Please make sure that you and your property are prepared! Remember, permits are required for all outdoor, uncovered fires in Shawnee County.
SHFD responded to a train vs pedestrian accident in Tecumseh this evening. One victim was found deceased and another was in critical condition.
Congratulations to Rick Deibert on his appointment to Fire Chief of the Shawnee Heights Fire District! Deibert fills a vacancy created by the retirement of
We are beyond excited to announce that Shawnee Heights Fire Department now has First Files to hand out to the Shawnee Heights Community!
SHFD is holding a carseat checkup event, Saturday, February 10, 9 AM to 12 PM CST, at Station 23, 5301 SE California Ave., Topeka, Kansas.
Huge shout out to all that helped today on a close to 100 acre grass fire fueled by 40+ mph winds.
In Shawnee County, burning permits are required for any outdoor fire that is not contained and covered so that sparks and embers can not escape.
