Montgomery County Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Hamman reports the Burn Ban in his county which was implemented on Sept. 28th, was lifted this (Friday) morning. Hamman says overall grassland and cropland conditions have improved due to recent precipitation, and harvested crops have reduced the risk for large and uncontrollable fires. Caution is still urged, however, if you plan to burn.

As always, please contact the Montgomery County Communications Center at 712-623-5107, if you plan to burn. Doing so will alleviate any unnecessary emergency responses, and allow for a point of contact, should an incident take place.