May 29, 2016 - Explore Lorrie Desbien's board "Nicodemus", followed by 452 people on Pinterest. The fire was sparked by strong winds that knocked down utility poles and power lines Sunday night. High wind gusts knocked over power lines, causing fires in … Welcome to the Johnson County Consolidated Fire District No.2 (CFD2) website. Television station KSN reports that the fire was sparked by strong winds that knocked down utility poles and power lines Sunday night. A lack of rain, warm temperatures and 70 mph wind gusts were factors in how swiftly the fire spread Sunday night. Officials in northwestern Kansas say a large fire sparked by downed power lines led officials to evacuate the tiny town of Nicodemus overnight. The fire was sparked by strong winds that knocked down utility poles … Officials say strong winds knocked down utility poles and caused several fires in the area. The power was cut off, and a fire resulted from sparks put forth by the downed lines. Wichita, Kansas 2020-10-11 22:52:51 – Graham County, Kansas (KSNW) – On Sunday night, several agencies fought a major fire near the town of Nicodemus, Kansas. Officials in northwestern Kansas say a large fire sparked by downed power lines led officials to evacuate the tiny town of Nicodemus overnight. The Graham County Sheriff’s Office says the fire led to the evacuation of the historic town. Many of us saw the live video shared Sunday night by Dr. JohnElla Holmes. See more ideas about black history, african american history, african american. NICODEMUS, Kan. (AP) — A large fire sparked by downed power lines led officials to evacuate the tiny northwestern Kansas town of Nicodemus overnight, officials there said. It nearly reached Nicodemus, one of Kansas… According to the Graham County Sheriff’s Office, the fire has begun evacuating everyone in the … NICODEMUS, Kan. (AP) — A large fire sparked by downed power lines led officials to evacuate the tiny northwestern Kansas town of Nicodemus overnight, officials there said. As you peruse our site and become familiar with the variety of services that are provided by CFD2, you will get a glimpse into the lives of the dedicated group of professionals that proudly serve the citizens and visitors of Northeast Johnson County Kansas. Nicodemus, Kan. (KAKE) - High winds Sunday evening knocked over power lines in the town of Nicodemus in rural Graham County. Kim Thomas, a fifth-generation Nicodemus descendant who has served as the mayor of nearby Stockton since 2002, said she had an ancestor who as a young child, went through three Kansas winters without shoes, and others who were killed in a prairie fire. The line of fire exploding on the outskirts of Nicodemus was a dramatic scene. A fire close to the northwest Kansas town of Nicodemus is causing residents to evacuate, according to emergency dispatch. The Graham County Sheriff's Department is asking residents to be patient, as officers and fire crews are working to secure the area and control the fires.