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Kansas Forest Service says wildfire largely contained

By Associated Press
Published: March 28, 2016, 10:02am

MEDICINE LODGE, Kan. — The biggest wildfire in Kansas history is largely contained, although firefighting efforts could be hindered by more gusty winds.

The Kansas Forest Service says crews on Monday will patrol areas where the wildfire has burned at least 620 square miles in Oklahoma and Kansas since last week.

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