Fire crews battle wildfire in Reno County

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Fire crews have been battling a large wildfire near Hutchinson in Reno County. The fire broke out around 2:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon near East 4th Street and North Willison Road.

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Multiple agencies from Reno and Sedgwick Counties, including the Wichita Fire Department are battling the blaze.

Several voluntary evacuations took place, but no injuries have been reported.

The Kansas Forest Service tanker has also made six drops in an effort to contain the fire.

As of Tuesday evening, officials said the fire was about 60% contained.

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