02/18/2026
UPDATE *Burn Ban Lifted*
Victoria-Copley Fire Protection District- 🔥🔥**Burn Ban until further notice.** 🔥 🔥
An elevated fire danger exists on Wednesday across portions of central Illinois, mainly near and north of I-72. This is due to the dead and dormant grass, wind gusts of 25-30 mph, and afternoon humidity levels as low as 15%. The greatest risk is from about Macomb to Pontiac northward, where the stronger wind gusts will be slower to diminish in the afternoon. Avoid open burning, and be careful with anything that may trigger sparks.