The Bolivar City Fire Department and the Polk County Commission have issued burn bans for Bolivar and Polk County beginning Friday, July 7. The ban will remain in effect until further notice.
Hot and dry weather has created unsafe burning conditions for the community. Outdoor burning of any kind is not permitted within Polk County and Bolivar.
Drought conditions can greatly increase the risk of burning leading to fires. Burn bans are one tool used to reduce the risk of fires spreading and endangering lives and property.
For more information, please contact the Bolivar City Fire Department by phone at 417-328-5853 or the Polk County Emergency Management Office at 417-839-4791. Also, follow the Bolivar City Fire Department and Polk County Emergency Management Facebook pages for more updates.
