Woodbury firefighters urge caution after weekend farm fires

Woodbury County firefighters are urging farmers to keep firefighting equipment nearby during harvest after fires over the weekend.

The warning

The firefighters’ message is directed at farmers working during harvest. They want equipment that can be used in an emergency to remain close and ready rather than stored far from fields or machinery.

Why it matters during harvest

Harvest work brings farm equipment and field operations together, making quick access to firefighting tools important when a fire starts. The firefighters’ request focuses on being prepared to respond while work is underway.

What farmers are being asked to do

Farmers are being asked to keep equipment handy throughout harvest. The request follows weekend fires in Woodbury County and serves as a reminder to prepare for a fire before fieldwork begins.

The warning does not change the harvest schedule. It calls for farmers to keep firefighting equipment within reach as they work.