WABAUNSEE COUNTY (KSNT) - Law enforcement in Wabaunsee County is ordering evacuations around a local lake due to a fire threat Friday. The Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office announced in a social media post around 4:50 p.m. on March 14 that it is evacuating residents around Lake Wabaunsee. The she riff's office said this is a precautionary measure due to the high fire threat caused by powerful wind gusts. Other local law enforcement agencies are also helping assist with evacuations around the lake. Residents are being encouraged to leave the area and inform neighbors of the fire threat. Kansas highways shut down due to crashes, blowing dust For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MatthewLeoSelf ...read more read less