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Lawrence news March 17, 2025 - 5:18 pm

200-acre grass fire in Douglas County was accidental, investigation finds

by Lawrence Times

An investigation has found that a roughly 200-acre grass fire on Friday was an accident caused by an old, unattended campfire, according to Douglas County.

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Lawrence news March 15, 2025 - 5:34 pm

No injuries reported in grass fires in rural Douglas County

by Lawrence Times

No one was injured and no structures were lost despite long battles with several grass fires in rural Douglas County, including one 200-acre fire east of Stull, Friday into Saturday morning.

Lawrence news August 2, 2023 - 6:55 pm

Back to school safety fair to promote community safety awareness

by Maya Hodison

Douglas County community members during an upcoming fair will be able to engage with first responders and learn about accessing public safety resources in the area.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 26, 2022 - 2:40 pm

Stull church leaders grateful to firefighters; repairs will close building for now

by Lawrence Times

Stull Community of Faith leaders say they’re “eternally grateful” to firefighters who managed to contain a fire Monday afternoon to the church’s bell tower area.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 25, 2022 - 8:02 pm

Stull church fire causes no injuries, but damages bell tower and main entrance

by Andrea Albright

No injuries were reported after fire damaged a rural Douglas County church this afternoon. Firefighters from Consolidated Fire District No. 1 arrived within minutes and were able to contain the fire to the church’s bell tower.

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