Shelby County Fire Danger is “High” this weekend
October 1st, 2016 by Ric Hanson
Shelby County Emergency Management Coordinator Bob Seivert said Friday, the Fire Danger Index in the County will be “High” this weekend, due to the dry harvest conditions. Seivert says that means extra precautions should be taken when planning an open burn. He says while the ground may still be damp, the vegetation is very dry, and it may ignite and burn more rapidly. The “High Fire Danger” rating will remain in-place until Monday, when the next update on conditions will be made available.