On dry and windy days ... Crews depend on other types of equipment this time of year. “A call for a grass fire or wild land fire, we have equipment here at the fire station that we can respond ...

High temperatures, low humidity, and dry grass and pine needles are creating hazardous conditions. Monday, the Ackley fire ...

Emergency officials report over 30,000 acres have burned so far in 2025, driven by a prolonged fire season and dry spring conditions.