The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency says the FIRE DANGER index will remain HIGH through this weekend, due to anticipated high winds and dried crops remaining in the fields. Outdoor burning of vegetation and timber requires an open burning plan, which also needs the approval of your local Fire Chief. Open burning is strongly discouraged, especially where structures are nearby. Combine and other ag equipment operators should make sure their machine has a fire extinguisher handy in the event your machine starts to overheat or otherwise malfunction.