Firefighters were able to contain a large wind-whipped grass fire Thursday night just south of Salina.

According to Saline County, the fire broke out in the area of Magnolia and Simpson Road early in the evening.  At 8:00 strong wind was blowing the fire north/northeast towards Cloud Street. Citizens were urged to stay off Cloud Street to allow responders to deal with the fire and protect homes in the area.

By 9:00 the fire was under control. Firefighters remained on scene for mop up.

Dangerous fire conditions had been expected Thursday, and again Friday, due to south/southwest winds around 25 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 miles per hour.

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Photos by Melissa McCoy / Saline County