India, Dec. 19 -- Massive grass fires in Reno County, Kansas, prompted emergency evacuations on Thursday. The National Weather Service's Wichita office reported that the fires are spreading rapidly. Videos from Hutchinson and Russell have surfaced on social media.

"Two large grass fires are currently showing up on satellite imagery. One is southeast of Russell & another north of Hutchinson With very strong winds and dry conditions, fires will spread rapidly today. Be mindful of anything that may cause a spark!" the NWS noted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

In Reno County, evacuations began after a large grass fire broke out near 82nd Street and Monroe. The fire has been spreading quickly and pushing southeast. Law enforcement ...