(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency reports the Open Burn Ban for Montgomery County has been lifted effective immediately. Officials say, “If you plan to burn, please contact Montgomery County 911 at 712-623-5107 so they have contact information should an issue arise.”

Officials in Audubon County have also lifted a Burn Ban was in effect.

As always, use caution when burning and have adequate water and resources on site should your fire become out of control. Conditions will be monitored, and a future burn ban is not out of the question if dry conditions persist prior to Spring green up.