Burn ban in effect for Linn County

Linn County Rural Fire Department psress release

Due to current dry conditions and increased fire danger, all outdoor burning in Linn County is prohibited until further notice.

These conditions can cause fires to spread rapidly and become difficult to control. For the safety of our community and firefighters, please refrain from any outdoor burning at this time.

This includes:

• Brush piles

• Trash burning

• Agricultural burns

• Burn barrels

• Any other open outdoor fires

We will provide an update as soon as conditions improve and outdoor burning can safely resume.

If you see smoke or an unattended fire, please report it immediately to Linn County Dispatch at 913-795-2665 (Option #3).

Thank you for helping keep Linn County safe.