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Fire potentials rise: Logan County Emergency Management Agency urges caution

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[July 02, 2012]  Logan County Emergency Management Agency reports that the wildland and cropland fire threat will continue to be high through July.

"At this time it appears we will continue our open burn advisory," deputy director Terry Storer said on Monday.

According to the National Weather Service:

Elevated fire danger will continue most of this week.

Unseasonably dry conditions over the past two months have led to moderate to severe drought conditions across the region. The resulting very dry vegetation, daytime highs around 100 degrees and low relative humidity values will combine to create an elevated fire danger for much of the holiday week.

Some communities in Missouri and Illinois have already posted burn bans that prohibit any open burning. Residents are urged to avoid any outdoor burning during this period of hot and dry weather.

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Be extremely cautious with cigarettes, matches, barbecue pits, fireworks and any other open flames or sparks. These weather conditions are favorable for rapidly spreading grass and brush fires.

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See map: Significant Wildfire Potential Outlook

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