HAYS, KS (KSNT) – Many residents in eastern Kansas have reported the smell of smoke in the air. This is likely being caused by large fires in Ellis County according to the National Weather Service.
We are getting reports of the smell of smoke – it is likely from the fires in central Kansas and the strong westerly winds pushing smoke eastward. Black spots indicate heat on satellite: pic.twitter.com/Y5kdFYioYA
— NWS Topeka (@NWSTopeka) December 16, 2021