Out of Control Grass Fire East of Amsterdam

The Amsterdam Fire Department along with mutual aid from the Butler Fire Department is in route to a out of control grass fire East of Amsterdam on County Road 9002. 

Apparently Someone was burning off around 40 acres of land and due to the weather conditions and wind the fire is now out of control. Bates County Live will update this when and if more information becomes available. Burn ban is still in effect please no outside burning