05/25/2026
🔥🌾 With dry conditions, strong winds, and rising temperatures it only takes one spark to start a fast-moving grass fire. Often caused by vehicles, equipment, ci******es, or controlled burns getting out of control.
Here are a few simple ways everyone can help prevent fires this season:
🚗 For Drivers
• Never throw cigarette butts out vehicle windows.
• Avoid parking vehicles or ATVs in dry grass — hot exhaust systems and catalytic converters can ignite grass underneath.
• Secure towing chains and check for dragging parts that can create sparks.
• Ensure brakes, bearings, and tires are in good condition before travelling rural roads or fields.
🚜 For Farmers & Equipment Operators
• Regularly clean combines, tractors, and equipment to remove dry crop residue, dust, and chaff.
• Check bearings, belts, wiring, and fuel or hydraulic lines for overheating or leaks.
• Carry charged fire extinguishers and a shovel on equipment during field work.
• Avoid parking hot machinery in dry grass or stubble.
• Know your field locations and have emergency. access information ready if a fire occurs.
• Have water or a fire extinguisher ready when doing any hot work.
🔥 Controlled Burns & Yard Safety
• Check for local fire bans before burning.
• Avoid burning during hot, dry, or windy conditions.
• Create fire guards around burn areas by plowing or blading down to mineral soil.
• Never leave fires or burn barrels unattended.
With strong winds and dry grass fires can spread extremely quick.
Please stay alert and remember to call 911 if you see a wild land fire to help protect our farms, fields, homes, and community this season.
Before doing a controlled burn remember to check local fire bans, and report it to 1(866)404-4911.
