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Fire Prevention and Management Tips During Harvest

October 1, 2021 10:36 AM
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Much of Iowa is currently abnormally dry or in some state of drought according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. If dry field conditions persist, the potential for combine and field fires this fall could continue to be a problem. Low relative humidity levels and high winds further amplify the risk of fires. All it takes is a single high-temperature source in the engine area or an overheated bearing to ignite dry plant material.

Fire prevention and management tips during harvest

September 14, 2017 12:31 PM
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It’s always difficult to forecast weather, but if dry field conditions persist, potential for combine and field fires this fall could be a problem. All it takes is a single high-temperature source in the engine area, or an overheated bearing to ignite dry plant material.

During harvest periods with increased fire potential, fires cause millions of dollars in property damage in Iowa, including loss of machinery, crops, and time. Injuries to farm workers and firefighters are also an unfortunate outcome in some instances.

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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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