Western Kansas was scorched by wildfires spread out over several counties. While local and state fire agencies contain them, ranchers and small towns move to recovering.

Multiple wildfires have been burning across Kansas as of Tuesday, Feb. 17, when the state began to experience higher winds and drier conditions than normal.

Meteorologist Reed Timmer posted video of whirling columns of fire while chasing wildfires that swept into southwest Kansas from Oklahoma.

Kansas is set for a dramatic weather shift this week, as areas recently under red flag warnings for fire danger now face the possibility of snowfall.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, the number of volunteer firefighters fell to a historic low in 2020. Recruiting younger volunteers has become a growing challenge for departments across the country.

Kansas forestry officials report that all evacuation notices have been rescinded as of Wednesday afternoon, but serious fire threats remain active in different parts of the