COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. – Firefighters in Cowley County were back on the scene Saturday afternoon as grass fires rekindled east of Winfield. According to officials, the fire reignited around 2:45 p.m. near 181st and 202nd streets, despite efforts to contain the blaze the day before. A Winfield Fire official told KSN that high winds made it difficult to sufficiently soak the ground on Friday, leading to the resurgence of flames. Multiple fire departments from surrounding areas responded to assist in controlling the fire. However, unlike the previous day, officials stated there was no need for evacuations. The Burden Fire Department acknowledged the ongoing battle against wildfires in a social media post, saying, “Another day, another (or the same) wildland fire.” Fire crews continue to monitor the situation to prevent further flare-ups. ...read more read less