3/3/17 Wildland Fire

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Fire crews from several area departments battled a large grass fire Friday afternoon in southwest Shawnee Co.

The situation forced crews to close K4 in southwest Shawnee Co., between Hodges and Hoch Rds. It reopened just before 5:30 p.m.

Shawnee County Fire District 4 received a call of grass fire just after 2 p.m. Friday and quickly worked on getting control of the situation.

With a few structures in the area at risk, crews called for mutual aid to focus on defensive fire tactics.

The situation has now been put under control as the focus has turned to making sure hot spots are out.

Dry air and extremely windy conditions have allowed for many parts of the area to be under a very high risk including Shawnee County. With little rain in sight and more windy conditions expected, the fire risk will likely continue into the weekend.

The exact cause of the fire is still unclear, but crews are investigating.

This is a developing story. 13 NEWS will post updates as they are available.

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