Logan, Iowa- The open burning ban in Harrison County has been lifted today (Tuesday) as of 9:00 AM, and residents may resume open burning beginning Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Open burning is now allowable throughout the county EXCEPT in any municipal city limits where there is a standing ordinance prohibiting open burning on a regular basis. Before burning, check with your local fire department or city clerk to determine whether your community has such an ordinance. All residents are strongly encouraged to call the Harrison County Communications Center at 712-644-2244 before any open burns are started and after they have completed burning.

Residents are to continue using extreme caution whenever burning. The recent rain will provide temporary and likely short-term relief of dangerous fire conditions. The county is still significantly below precipitation averages, and experiencing drought conditions in most of Harrison Count. It won’t take long for fuels to become extremely volatile under the right atmospheric conditions as we approach summer and planting season. Residents are asked to keep the future weather forecasts in mind when burning. Please take all precautions before burning.