(Undated)– Burn bans remain in effect until further notice for most counties in northwest Iowa, and there’s no indication as to when they may be lifted.
Officials say recent rainfall hasn’t been enough to lessen the fire danger, and there’s no mention of any rain in the forecast until the latter part of the upcoming weekend. Even then, it’s only a 20 percent chance.
Area Sheriff’s Offices say they continue to periodically receive complaints about open burning, despite the ban. Violating the ban is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine.
Bans on open burning remain in effect for Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Pocahontas and Sioux counties in northwest Iowa.
