(Radio Iowa) With rain in the forecast for the next few days for wide sections of Iowa, we should see at least a temporary end to the rash of field fires and farm equipment fires. Le Mars Fire Rescue Chief Dave Schipper says they’ve seen quite a few of both this harvest season, and the winds can spread flames across fields quickly. He says farmers can help by positioning a disc implement nearby.

Chief Schipper says even the best-kept equipment is vulnerable to fire.

Forecasters say parts of Iowa may see up to three inches of rain by the weekend.