Northwest Iowa — With the recent rains here in northwest Iowa, we should see at least a temporary end to the rash of field fires and farm equipment fires. Le Mars Fire Rescue Chief Dave Schipper says they’ve seen quite a few of both this harvest season, and the winds can spread flames across fields quickly. He says farmers can help by positioning a disc implement nearby.
Chief Schipper says even the best-kept equipment is vulnerable to fire.
Parts of Iowa have seen up to three inches of rain in the past few days.
