Central Kansas Emergency Photography

09/08/2026

At 4:25 PM this afternoon Derby Fire Department, Sedgwick County Fire District 1, Mulvane Fire Rescue, Wichita Fire Department, and McConnell AFB F&ES responded to a reported building fire in the 2400 Block of N Rock Rd.

Crews had nothing showing on arrival, employees of the restaurant put out the grease fire with extinguishers and the vent hood activated so a situation under control was given and all Automatic Aid crews were disregarded.

No injuries were reported.

09/08/2026

Tanglewood Elementary School, on Ridgecrest Rd., was empty Sunday night other than the head custodian who reported smoke inside the building around 8 p.m. Crews from Fire Station 81, Sedgwick

09/07/2026

Around 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6, Derby firefighters were dispatched to Tanglewood Elementary for reports of smoke inside the building.

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

At just after 8 PM, units from Derby Fire Department, Sedgwick County Fire District 1, and Mulvane Fire Rescue were dispatched to a structure fire at 830 N Ridgecrest at Tanglewood Elementary School.

Engine 81 had nothing showing on arrival; Engine 81 & Truck 81 investigated inside, with a haze of smoke that got stronger near the kitchen.

A situation under control was given a short time later.
"There is no damage to Tanglewood’s kitchen or cafeteria, and school will be in session as scheduled on Tuesday.

Similar to the situation at Derby Hills Elementary last week, the smoke was related to an issue with a grease/water separator. While there is a lingering smoke odor in portions of the building, air scrubbers will be used to clear the smell and ensure the building is ready for students and staff to return on Tuesday. As a precaution, all grease/water separators have been turned off at all schools."
via Derby Public Schools

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

The Sedgwick County Local Emergency Planning Committee, in partnership with Sedgwick County Emergency Management, will be holding its second annual Emergency Preparedness Safety Expo on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Century II Expo Hall. The event will feature live demonstrations, hand-on activities and dozens of stations - all sharing information you need to know to protect yourself, your community and your property from harm.

09/03/2026

At 3:48 PM Derby Fire Department, Sedgwick County Fire District 1 Firehouse 36, and Mulvane Fire Rescue were dispatched to a House Fire in the 200 block of W Village Lake Dr.

Crews had fire showing from the exterior on arrival and checked for extension.
A situation under control was given a short time later.

No injuries were reported.
The cause is under investigation and Derby Police Department responded for traffic control.