Emergency Management Agency officials in Audubon and Shelby Counties have been granted permission by the State Fire Marshal’s Office, to institute a ban on open burning, effective 3-p.m. May 14th, and until further notice. The ban in Shelby County includes the City of Harlan. A burn ban is also in effect for Pottawattamie County, until further notice.

The City of Audubon’s burn pile is CLOSED until further notice. If you have something that needs to go to the burn pile, you may call 712-563-3269 to make arrangements.

The ban is in-place due to the combination of low humidity, anticipated high winds, and dry vegetation. More information on what restrictions are in effect can be found at https://dps.iowa.gov/divisions-iowa-department-public-safety/iowa-state-fire-marshal-division/state-fire-marshal-division-general-information