Increased Fire Potential Today, NWS Warns

The National Weather Service in Springfield is calling for increased fire potential today.

This is due to high-speed wind and dry conditions after cold weather creating strong conditions for fires to get out of hand.

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While these conditions are in effect, experts ask that residents of the Ozarks be careful when burning anything, and to watch your fires with a water hose nearby for quick extinguishing should fire attempt to spread.

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