03/28/2026
The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the local Fire Chiefs and the State Fire Marshal’s Office, has determined that open burning constitutes a danger to life & property in Scott County, Iowa. Therefore, pursuant to Iowa Code 100.40(1), a Burn Ban is in effect for all of Scott County, Iowa.
The burn ban will be in effect until further notice. When the conditions improve allowing for a lift of the burn ban, further notification will be sent. Notifications will be distributed by press release, social media and through Scott County’s Alert Iowa “Countywide | Burn Ban” opt-in messaging list.
You can view the media release by visiting: www.scottcountyiowa.gov/ema/news