Willow Springs Fire District #3

04/08/2026

Hey y'all - low humidity and a south wind that'll knock you off your feet means high fire danger today. Please refrain from catching the entire county on fire. While our firefighters are always there when you need 'em, I'm sure you'd much rather meet them at the annual pancake feed over delicious pancakes and grilled sausage than over the charred remains of your round bales and back 40. 😅

03/28/2026

Please join us next Saturday, April 4, 2026 for our annual pancake feed! 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Free will donation. We'll have pancakes, sausage, eggs, and lots of hot coffee! It's a great time to get to know your local firefighters and medics, and just enjoy a hot meal with your neighbors.

03/22/2025

Burn ban in effect today, Saturday, March 22nd. Winds are expected to increase throughout the day.

03/17/2025

Douglas county remains under a burn ban today Monday March 17th. We will have red flag conditions again this afternoon, hopefully the we have a little 🍀🍀 luck on our side and don’t have any fires as they will rapidly spread with the low humidity and high winds.

03/15/2025

The wind may have changed direction and let up a little, but with the winds and continued low humidity Douglas County remains under a burn ban today Saturday March 15th.

03/14/2025

A grass fire at E400 Road at N1600 road is moving quickly to the east. Evacuate the area from E400 Rd east to E550 Rd and N1600 south to Clinton Lake. Evacuate to the north away from Clinton Lake. EM2 03/14/2025 1737

03/10/2025

Red Flag day today as the with winds kicking up this afternoon. Be aware and if you see smoke today call 911. Fires will spread quickly today.

02/28/2025

Today is our first Red Flag Day of 2025. No outdoor burning is allowed today.

01/02/2025

Today and tomorrow take some time to prepare for the weekend weather. We will be ready if called but it looks like a good weekend to stay home and recover from the holidays.

We continue to monitor a winter storm that will impact the area this weekend. Details in amounts and timing of precipitation types remains uncertain, but confidence is high in there being at least minor impacts from freezing rain, sleet, and snow Sat afternoon through Sunday.