Shelby County Emergency Manager Bob Seivert says today (Thursday), that the Fire Danger level will remain in the “HIGH” category until further notice. Seivert cites wind conditions and low relative humidity.  The Fire Danger rating in Shelby County is based on input from local fire chiefs and the Emergency Manager, and weather factors.

Controlled Burns should only be conducted with the knowledge of the local Fire Chief.  Open burning is discouraged.

Seivert says the local farmers have done an extremely good job during harvest.  He says not one combine fire was reported during the month of September.  Only one hay bailer caught fire.

The next update from Shelby County regarding fire danger is scheduled for Monday.  Seivert says he expects the Fire Danger to remain high into the month of October.

The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports several recent incidents.

On September 14, Jessica Appley of Red Oak reported 2nd degree arson near highway 275 and Rains Ave.

On September 15, Jean Curtis of Hastings reported 3rd degree burglary on 345th st in Hastings.

On September 17, Vanderhaag’s of Council Bluffs reported 3rd degree burglary and 3rd degree theft on 189th street in Council Bluffs.  Also on September 17, Farm Service of Pacific Junction reported a burglary incident at the Pacific Junction Depot.

On September 18, Carol Liles of Pacific Junction reported 3rd degree burglary on Elm Street in Pacific Junction.

If you have any information about these incidents, contact the Mills County Sheriff’s Office at 712-527-4337.