Prescribed Burns Planned for March 24 at Northeast Sedgwick County Park

(Sedgwick County, Kan.) – Sedgwick County Fire District 1 (SCFD1) is coordinating with staff at Northeast Sedgwick County Park to conduct prescribed burns Tuesday, March 24, 2026, weather permitting. During this time, the park will be closed. Residents are encouraged to avoid the area.

The prescribed fires will eliminate overgrowth and weeds on the property. Controlled burns are an important part of park maintenance and ecosystem management.

SCFD1 will evaluate the weather early Tuesday morning to determine whether to proceed with the prescribed burns. Sedgwick County Emergency Communications and Emergency Management departments are also aware of this burn plan.

Those who live nearby and suffer from allergies or asthma are advised to stay indoors and keep the windows shut.

For more information, contact the office of the Sedgwick County Fire Marshal at 316-660-3473. Stay tuned to Sedgwick County’s social media for updates.