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Dry spring field conditions cause concern for field fires

April 2, 2021 1:30 PM
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The recent dry conditions across the state, carried through from the 2020 growing season, has created an environment in which field fires are of concern this spring if current conditions continue to persist.  Strong winds can increase problems by acting as a catalyst, drying crop residue, enhancing the chances for a fire to be started, and increasing the scope of the fire if it’s already been ignited.

Fire prevention and management tips during harvest

October 20, 2015 2:45 PM
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By Clarke McGrath and Mark Hanna

It’s always difficult to forecast weather, but if dry field conditions persist, the potential for combine and field fires this fall will continue to be a problem. There have already been dozens of significant field fires around the state, including a fire yesterday near Harlan that required five departments to contain the situation. All it takes is a single high-temperature source in the engine area, or an overheated bearing to ignite dry plant material.
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