Northeast Kansas Firefighters Battle Quail Road Fire

0:00It's March 23rd. This is Kansas News Today, local news powered by AI. Fire crews from Kansas City, Kansas, Edwardsville, and Leavenworth County rushed to Marshall County over the weekend to battle the quail road fire. South of Mary'sville. These Northeast Kansas teams join forces with local firefighters and the National Guard to contain the growing blaze. State officials praise the effort as a prime example of departments pulling together during emergencies. These are now focused on mopping up hot spots with large debris expected to smolder for several more days as they secure the perimeter. Meanwhile, the Kansas Forest Service warns of no end in sight to this fire season, urging outdoor workers to avoid sparks and stay alert to ease the load-on responders.