UPDATE (March 14, 2024): The Indianola Fire Department has determined that open burning no longer presents a danger to life and property as long as the proper precautions are taken, and the fire is not left unattended. As a result, Indianola Fire Marshal Ted Neller submitted a request to the State Fire Marshal to lift the burn ban today, Thursday, March 14, 2024.
The ban was lifted as of 8 a.m. March 14. It was first initiated on Wednesday, February 28.
The Indianola Fire Department encourages property owners to continue using caution and follow all recommended safety procedures when conducting a controlled burn. The department covers approximately 125 square miles of territory in the center of Warren County. View coverage area.
For more information about the Indianola Fire Department, please visit its website at www.indianolaiowa.gov/fire.
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ORIGINAL POST (February 27, 2024): The Indianola Fire Department has determined that open burning presents a danger to life and property throughout the fire district that the department serves. As a result, Indianola Fire Marshal Ted Neller submitted a burn ban request to the State Fire Marshal on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
Pursuant to Iowa Code 100.40(1), a burn ban within the Indianola Fire District is in effect until further notice beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, February 28. Any violation of the burn ban is a simple misdemeanor.
Current conditions and concerns include dry weather, low relative humidity, dry vegetation and the Red Flag Warning issued Monday, February 26, by the National Weather Service. When conditions improve, allowing for a lift of the burn ban, notifications will be made through the City of Indianola website, social media and press release distribution.
The Indianola Fire Department covers approximately 125 square miles of territory in the center of Warren County. View coverage area.
For more information, please visit the following resources:
To learn more about the Indianola Fire Department, please visit www.indianolaiowa.gov/fire.