The fire call came in just after 9 p.m. for a structure fire at 1706 N. Main Street. Shortly after the first units arrived on the scene, an explosion occurred, injuring Chief Riedel, the city ...

The City of Russell, KS posted to it’s Facebook Saturday stating the Russell Fire Department’s Chief had been injured in a structure fire Friday.

Courtesy photo Russell Fire Department . A Kansas fire chief was airlifted to a Wichita hospital after a structure fire and explosion on Friday night, the City of Russell said Saturday on Facebook.

Hopedully by 5:45-6:00pm – we will update again as they get closer,” said the City of Russell. The Russell Fire Department said they “thank everyone for their prayers and well wishes for ...

RUSSELL — The Fire Department will be testing all hydrants south of Wichita to Interstate. Reminder: If testing is being ...

RUSSELL, Kan. (KSNW) – Fire crews battled a grass fire in northwest Russell County Tuesday afternoon. The fire started shortly before 2 p.m. The city of Russell Fire Department said the fire … ...