Bigelow Fire Department & Rescue

05/12/2026

🚩Due to dry conditions, high winds, and low humidity, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of northwest, west central, and southwest Minnesota today, May 12.

Counties under the Red Flag Warning include Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Faribault, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Watonwan, Wilkin, and Yellow Medicine.

When a Red Flag is in effect:
❌Don’t burn large piles of vegetative debris, like leaves or slash.
👀Check any recent burning to ensure the fire is out COLD! ⚠️Campfires are strongly discouraged. If you do have a campfire, it should be contained, small, always supervised, and put out COLD before you leave.

Be safe with ANY heat source that could cause a spark. In these conditions, any spark could easily cause a wildfire that spreads quickly.

Follow statewide fire danger and current burning restrictions at www.mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions

05/04/2026

Thank you to all of our Bigelow volunteer Fire Fighters.

04/23/2026

🚩Another Red Flag Warning has been issued for 29 counties in parts of northwest, west central, and southwest Minnesota. The National Weather Service noted that low relative humidity and high winds will combine to create extreme fire risk this afternoon.

When a Red Flag Warning is in effect:
🚫 Don't burn brush or yard waste
⚠️ Campfires are discouraged
❗️Be careful with any outdoor activity that can cause heat or sparks. Metal from yard equipment that hits a rock could create a spark. Park vehicles and ATVs on gravel or pavement to avoid the hot exhaust systems heating nearby tall grass.
✅ Check burn piles, campfire areas, and ash piles from wood burning stoves or heaters for lingering heat from past fires. If you find heat, drown it with water, stir, and repeat until it's out COLD.

For fire danger and burning restriction information, visit mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions

04/23/2026

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 8:00 pm this evening for a large part of the area.

At the same time, we have seen a few hot spots pop up this afternoon.

If you are out and about, please do what you can to prevent the start and spread of a fire!

04/22/2026

The combination of strong winds, dry conditions, and warmer temperatures will lead to extreme fire danger from this afternoon through early evening. As a result, a Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 12 pm through 8 pm. Avoid any outdoor burning as a fire could quickly spread out of control!

04/21/2026

04/20/2026

With dry conditions, gusty winds, and low humidity, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 66 counties in Minnesota for today, April 20, until 8 p.m.

While the Red Flag warning is in effect:
🚫Don’t burn brush and yard debris! Escaped fire from debris burning is the #1 cause of wildfires in Minnesota.
☑️Check any recent burning, including campfires, to ensure the fire is out COLD!
⚠️Campfires are strongly discouraged during the Red Flag.
‼️Be safe with ANY heat source that could cause a spark.

In these conditions, any spark could easily cause a wildfire that spreads quickly. Remember, you can prevent wildfires by following prevention tips! If you see a wildfire, get to a safe location and call 911 right away.

Red Flag Warnings are evolving events. For more information, visit www.weather.gov
Follow statewide fire danger and burning restrictions at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions

04/16/2026

A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service. Nobles County will be in burn ban starting today 4/16/26 until further notice. No open burning is allowed. Fire danger is listed in the extreme category today.

Stay safe!
Sheriff Ryan Kruger

04/08/2026

High to Very High Fire Danger across the region today.

The combination of west to northwest wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph, relative humidity values between 20 and 30%, and dry grasses and fire fuels will lead to the elevated fire danger today.

Avoid outdoor burning and use caution to avoid sparks.

12/11/2025

Thank you to everyone that helped make this a success. We couldn't have done it without you.

🚒🎅 Santa & Sirens Challenge — THANK YOU! 🎅🚒

A massive shoutout to our incredible first responders for bringing the holiday cheer through this year’s Santa & Sirens Challenge! Your kindness, teamwork, and festive spirit helped brighten the season for countless families in Nobles County.

With your help, 586 toys were collected — helping us make Christmas magical for more than 1600 local children this year! 🎄✨

🏆 Final Rankings:
1st: Brewster Fire & Rescue
2nd: Bigelow Fire Department & Rescue
3rd: Lismore Fire and Rescue
4th: Wilmont MN Fire Rescue
5th: Adrian Emergency Services
6th: Worthington Fire Department
7th: Rushmore Fire and Rescue
8th: Round Lake Fire & Rescue
9th: Ellsworth, MN Fire-Rescue

💛 A heartfelt congratulations to the top three departments who collected the most toys during this year’s challenge! Your generosity, dedication, and community spirit helped make this campaign a tremendous success.

While we celebrate your achievement, we know the true winners are the children of Nobles County who will receive these gifts this Christmas. Because of your commitment to giving, many kids will experience joy, hope, and the magic of the holiday season.

To all departments and individuals who participated—thank you. Every donation makes a difference. Your kindness is what makes our community strong.

Thank you, and congratulations to everyone involved!
Together, we made Christmas brighter. ✨

12/05/2025

Today is the day! Hope to see you there!