In a bean field near Keota, a combine caught fire Thursday afternoon. At 2:02 p.m. the combine fire was reported northeast of Keota. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, it occurred near Elm Avenue and 190th Street. Wellman Fire Department and Keota Fire Department were called to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported.

Thursday the National Weather Service had issued an increase fire danger due to strong winds with gusts reaching up to 40 miles per hour. In addition, there were low humidity levels.