"Kansas Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency Due to Wildfires and Severe Storms"

Governor Laura Kelly has declared a state of disaster emergency in Kansas due to increased fire weather conditions, allowing resources to be used for state assistance. Southwest and south-central Kansas are expected to experience extreme fire weather over the next 24-48 hours, with very low humidity and strong winds. Kansans are urged to refrain from burning during this period, and the State Emergency Operations Center will be monitoring the situation to assist counties and local responders if needed.