The National Weather Service (MWS) has indicated that gusty southwest winds in excess of 30 mph in combination with low relative humidity levels and dry outdoor foliage have led to an enhanced fire risk for the entire GIANT-FM listening area Friday.
Burning outdoors is not advised and is being discouraged by local and area fire safety officials.
Many fire departments have been extremely busy with brush and trash fires getting out of control over the last few days.
There is relief expected with rain in the forecast late Friday into Saturday and also on Sunday.
Federal healthcare dollars headed to Illinois
Local man held on multiple charges
Mt. Carmel man killed in train incident
GSH approves 2026 budget
Sumner boil order ends, trash pickup delayed
IDNR revises waterfowl zone
Two Lawrence County men charged
2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Pageant coming in January
Unit #20 Board hears about heat and new athletic facility proposal
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Parkview hosts annual school spelling bee
Voter registration underway in Lawrence County
DNR receives regional award for project on former mine land near Pleasantville
Unit #10 Board hosts project open house
County to assist in Sumner street improvements
