According to Woodson County Emergency Management, a significant wildfire was reported just southwest of Yates Center near South Owl Lake at around 3:15 p.m. Friday. Strong winds from the south quickly pushed the fire northward, creating an immediate and serious threat to the community.

Extreme winds are stoking fires across the state Friday. In Yates Center, those flames jumped roads and destroyed a nursing home. Crews also battled flames burning the Health & Rehab Center.  A Woodson County Sheriff's Deputy told KSN that everyone in the nursing home was evacuated,