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Devastating Wildfires Near Ashland, Kansas in 2017

The two aerial photos below offer a glimpse into a small area on the outskirts of Ashland, Kansas, before and after a catastrophic wildfire. This particular fire was part of a cluster of four massive wildfires that swept through Kansas and Oklahoma, scorching approximately 780,000 acres.

The scale of destruction endured by this region was staggering. Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas were all affected by these wildfires, a result that, in hindsight, should come as no surprise. At the time, the area experienced the perfect weather conditions for the rapid spread of wildfires.