Scott County under burn ban

Dry conditions over the next few days have led to a burn ban in Scott County.

A news release from the Scott County Emergency Management Agency says that the group, along with local fire chiefs and the State Fire Marshal's Office have determined that open fires now constitute a threat to people and property in the county.

Under Iowa Code 100.40(1) , a Burn Ban is in effect as of October 7 at 8 a.m.

Dry weather conditions, a lack of rain in the immediate future, dried vegetation and possible windy conditions contributed to the ban, which is in effect until further notice. Notifications will be sent to the media, social media and through Scott County's Alert Iowa "Countywide | Burn Ban" opt-in messaging list.

Click here for information on burn bans in Iowa. Click here for more from the Scott County Emergency Agency.