Heroes in the flames

First responders combat devastating wildfires in Pottawatomie County.

After working hard to douse the fires, a Red Cedar bursts into flames reaching far above the surrounding trees. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun
After working hard to douse the fires, a Red Cedar bursts into flames reaching far above the surrounding trees. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

The gale-force winds, combined with the dry vegetation, made for a perfect storm on Friday, Mar. 14. But, thanks to all of our first responders, including firefighters, law enforcement, emergency management, county commissioners, municipality officials, tribal partners, and volunteers across the county, Pottawatomie came through with much better outcomes than some of our neighboring communities.

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