Open burning has been deemed a threat to life and property, leading fire departments across Warren County, including the Indianola Fire Department, to jointly request a countywide burn ban from the Iowa State Fire Marshal.
Pursuant to Iowa Code 100.40(1), a burn ban within the Indianola Fire District is in effect until further notice beginning at 2 p.m. today, Saturday, February 14. Any violation of the burn ban is a simple misdemeanor.
Persistent dry conditions and lack of rainfall have left vegetation across the county dry and dead, creating a severe fire risk with the potential for rapid, uncontrolled spread. When conditions improve, allowing for a lift of the burn ban, notifications will be made through the City of Indianola website, social media and press release distribution.
The Indianola Fire Department covers approximately 125 square miles of territory in the center of Warren County.
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