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Heavy rains cause flash flooding in the Wichita area of Kansas, stranding motorists
Heavy rains caused flash flooding in the Wichita area of south-central Kansas, forcing firefighters to rescue dozens of people, including stranded motorists ...
Flash flooding leaves several people stranded in Sedgwick, Butler counties
Several roads in Park City and Valley Center are flooded out after nearly three inches of rain fell in and around the area.
One dead in Texas and dozens rescued in the Midwest as severe storms bring dangerous floods
At least one person died in rising floodwaters in Texas overnight, authorities said, as the Midwest and parts of the South were battered by storms, flooding and suspected tornadoes.
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Wichita Fire Department introduces new mascot, 'Rigs the Dalmatian'
He replaces the department's previous mascot, Sparky, who has retired after 25 years. The department and Kansas Humane Society hosted a mascot reveal on Saturday, showcasing Rigs and introducing ...
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Wichita Fire Department: Preventable fires happening more often as temperatures drop
As temperatures continue to drop throughout Kansas, Wichita FD Battalion ... It was enough for the heater to melt to the carpet. The Wichita Fire Department suggests placing your space ...
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Wichita firefighter dies after battling house fire in Haysville, Kansas
"The Wichita Fire Department is in the process of notifying ... Thursday while responding to a mutual aid fire in Haysville, Kansas. The firefighter was injured around 3:22 p.m. while ...
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Man dies after fire in his third-story Wichita apartment, official says
A man died in a Wichita apartment fire early Saturday morning, according to Wichita Fire Department battalion chief Jose Ocadiz. The cause of the fire and death is under investigation. The ...
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Wichita Fire Department remembers 27-year-old firefighter who lost his life in line of duty
WICHITA, Kansas (KAKE) — The Wichita Fire Department has released the name of the firefighter who died Thursday in the line of duty. Wichita Fire Chief Snow said Friday morning that ...