In the aftermath of Monday’s large grass fire just off Interstate-80 near the Guthrie & Adair County line, Guthrie County could soon go under a burn ban.

Given the current windy and dry conditions we’re seeing thus far this spring, Guthrie County Sheriff Marty Arganbright says he is thinking about putting a burn ban in effect.

“I thought about implementing a burn ban… I guess I’ll wait to see how much rain we continue to get each week.  If we go through another dry spell before it greens up, then a burn ban will be considered again.  The fires that start now, with the wind that can occur anytime, the fires are hard to control.  I know we’ve had a few fires already the past few weeks, so (a burn ban) will be considered if its stays dry.”

With it likely Sheriff Arganbright will wait and see what the next weeks bring in terms of precipitation, he does have some words for area residents who are considering having a control burn.

“Even control burns can get out of control, so even when doing a control burn, you have to watch the weather. Look to see what the weather is going to be before you light that fire.  I know of many control burns that get out of hand, and before you know it, it is a really scary situation.”

Stay tuned to Raccoon Valley Radio for updates about when and if a burn ban could go into effect in Guthrie County.