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Howard, Mitchell Counties Under Burn Bans

At least two north Iowa counties are under burn bans due to continued dry and windy conditions.

Howard County’s burn ban went into effect at noon Friday, while Mitchell County’s burn ban started at 5 p.m. Friday. Both county-wide bans will remain in place until further notice.

In a letter to state officials, Howard County Emergency Management Coordinator Darrell Knecht made the burn ban request on behalf of fire departments across the county, noting that “conditions in Howard County are such that open burning constitutes a danger to life or property.”

In granting the ban, State Fire Marshall Dan Wood said the bans would be in effect until the threat no longer exists and that a violation would be a simple misdemeanor.

 

Mark Pitz

News Director/Weekdays 10am to 2pm on 95.9 KCHA
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