(Corning, IA) – While other area counties have rescinded burn bans over the past few days as a result of the recent snowfall, the  Adams County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) reports as BURN BAN was issued, effected Monday, Feb. 23rd (2026). The countywide Burn Ban was issued at the request of the Fire Chiefs representing the fire districts within Adams County, and will remain in place until such time as the Chiefs determine conditions are safe to lift the ban.

“This action,” authorities said, “is being taken in the interest of public safety due to current conditions. Additional notice will be provided when the burn ban is rescinded.”

Late last week, Crawford, Shelby, and Mills Counties rescinded their burn bans. Those bans remain in-place however, for Guthrie, Adair, Union and Ringgold Counties, until further notice.