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Lawrence news April 16, 2025 - 9:48 pm

Douglas County declares state of emergency for grass fires that are now contained

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County commissioners declared a state of local disaster emergency for the county because of two large grass fires that were under control as of 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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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 February 5, 2025 - 9:51 am

Several residents displaced after overnight apartment fire in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

People have been displaced from six apartments as the result of a structure fire in the 1800 block of West 26th Street.

Lawrence news January 24, 2025 - 7:12 pm

People, pets safe after house fire in North Lawrence; firefighter suffers ‘minor injury’

by Lawrence Times

Two occupants and pets that were in a North Lawrence house fire Friday afternoon are safe and a firefighter suffered a “minor injury,” according to Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.

Lawrence news November 8, 2024 - 9:40 am

No injuries in overnight house fire in Lawrence’s Pinkney neighborhood

by Lawrence Times

No residents or firefighters were injured, but a home is significantly damaged after an overnight fire in the Pinkney neighborhood in Lawrence.

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Lawrence news October 20, 2024 - 11:07 am

Two families displaced after house fire in Prairie Park neighborhood spreads

by Lawrence Times

Two families have been displaced from their homes following a fire in the Prairie Park neighborhood early Sunday morning.

Lawrence news October 17, 2024 - 11:16 am

Residents of 2 apartments displaced after fire in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Residents of two apartments near KU’s campus have been displaced after an overnight fire.

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Lawrence news August 19, 2024 - 1:12 pm

Fire damages Lawrence senior living facility; residents safe

by Molly Adams

Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical first responders worked to put out a fire at Brandon Woods at Alvamar Monday afternoon.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 10, 2024 - 12:16 pm

Firefighters put out small fire at Liberty Hall

by Lawrence Times

Investigators are looking into the cause of a small fire Saturday morning at Liberty Hall in downtown Lawrence.

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