SEDGWICK COUNTY, Colo. – An evacuation notice has been lifted for residents impacted by a reported grass fire burning Friday evening in far northeastern Colorado.
According to the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, the wildfire was reported near I-76 and Highway 59, “extending south to County Road 18 and east to County Road 19,” wrote law enforcement on social media.
"If you evacuated or are evacuating, you are safe to stay home or return home," said the sheriff's office.
Officials said fire crews were on the scene near the intersections of County Road 18 and 19 and are working to contain the fire. Sedgwick County borders the Nebraska state line.
High winds and dry conditions have fueled the fire danger across northeastern Colorado on Friday. Sedgwick County will again be under a red flag warning starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Boulder.
"Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire," wrote NWS forecasters.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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