Hillsboro IA fire department

03/28/2026

**WARNING EXPIRED 9P 2026-03-28**

IA/IL/MO|DVN|🚩🔥RED FLAG WARNING UPDATED

3:09A 2026-03-28. US National Weather Service Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois UPDATES RED FLAG WARNING #3 from 10A until 9P SATURDAY 2026-03-28 for

🔹Iowa counties: Benton, Buchanan, Delaware, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Keokuk, Linn, Washington
🆕️ADDS: Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, Dubuque, Henry, Jackson, Jones, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren

🆕️ADDS 🔹️Illinois counties: Hancock, Henderson, Jo Daviess, Mercer, Rock Island

🆕️ADDS 🔹️Missouri counties: Clark, Scotland

❗Primary hazards:
💨Winds: 10-20 MPH, Gusts: 35 MPH
🔥Fire Conditons: Very High to Extreme
⚠️Low Humidity Levels, Dry Conditions

📣BE AWARE THAT SOME COUNTIES HAVE AUTOMATIC BURN BANS ISSUED DURING RED FLAG WARNING EVENTS.

This RED FLAG WARNING could expand or change.

Details in comments.

Previous post: https://www.facebook.com/100063560651219/posts/1551396016989072

📖Our album of posts for 2026 Burn Bans and Grassland Fire Danger Indices can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/100063560651219/albums/1471095505019124

03/28/2026

Burn ban in effect for southeast iowa and surrounding areas

02/25/2026

Please be aware that if you are smoking on your way to work in your car it is starting the grass on Fire when you carelessly discard them without extinguishing them both sides of ash Avenue have has this happen within the last 2 weeks Please be aware that it is incredibly dry out and common sense is encouraged thanks

02/18/2026

As of February 17, 2026, a burn ban is in effect for Henry County, Iowa, due to abnormally dry weather conditions causing significant fire hazards. Open burning is prohibited, including landscape waste and debris. Violating this ban is a simple misdemeanor, and residents should check local fire department guidance for updates.

Key details regarding the Henry County burn ban:
Status: Active burn ban in place as of mid-February 2026.

Restrictions: All open burning is prohibited, including trash, leaves, and landscape waste.

Exceptions: The ban typically does not apply to properly supervised, permitted, or contained fires, such as those in metal containers, barbeque grills, or for authorized agricultural, or public training purposes, according to typical State Fire Marshal guidance.
Violations: Open burning during a ban may lead to criminal charges, fines, and restitution costs.
Duration: The ban remains in effect until conditions improve and fire officials notify the State Fire Marshal

07/11/2025

03/26/2025

Tornado siren is going to be tested at 10am statewide

03/11/2025

Severe weather is starting across the country, with an enhanced risk in the our area possibly later this week. Listen to your local sources & have different ways to receive alerts.

If you're under a tornado warning, take shelter immediately - move to an interior room away from windows & doors. ⤵️

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas to all !!!

12/11/2024

Here are some tips on how you can prepare for the winter weather coming our way.

12/08/2024

We here at Hillsboro Fire and rescue want to say thank you to all that came out to support us this morning it was a huge success with great food and great people all morning !