Waiting for the apocalypse? Walk through the smoke and pull up a chair.

By: Max McCoy

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: April 12, 2026

Words: 2,257

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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On the Tuesday the president of the United States threatened genocide against Iran, smoke drifted into our town from the southwest, an acrid veil that hung over streets and homes and businesses.

The haze contributed to the day’s unsettled mood.

The smoke came from controlled fires that slither like snakes over the Flint Hills each spring. These vernal fires are meant to keep invasive plants in check and help renew the grass, but the great …

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