Following this weekend's catastrophic fire in Wooldridge, Little Dixie Chief Fire Protection District Chief Bill Albus is warning area residents to be aware of weather conditions when burning.
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Following this weekend's catastrophic fire in Wooldridge, Little Dixie Chief Fire Protection District Chief Bill Albus is warning area residents to be aware of weather conditions when burning.
Chief Albus says "The low humidity and high winds can spread even the smallest of sparks into a large fire. Have a water hose right there and stay with it. Make sure it is completely put out. If it starts to get out of control call 911 immediately."
The devastating fire in Wooldridge, located in Cooper County, damaged about 23 structures in the village and has burned over 3,000 acres in mid-Missouri. The fire started Saturday after a combine ignited a field it was harvesting.
Albus says it is also important to pay attention to Red Flag warnings issued. The Red Flag Warning is the highest alert. During these times extreme caution is urged by all residents, because a simple spark can cause a major wildfire.
