Redings Mill Fire Protection District

09/03/2026

Please understand the seriousness of the wildland fire danger. Refrain from burning outdoors.

09/03/2026

A wildfire, grass fire, forest fire, or brushfire is an unplanned and uncontrolled fire in an area of combustible vegetation. Wildfires can start accidentally from a variety of human activities and even some natural events, especially when vegetation is as dry as it is now.

What if a fire does occur?

1. Call 911 immediately; this is your first call every time in an emergency. Notifying the right people early is best!

2. Get to a safe place

3. Don’t try to put it out if it isn’t safe. Life over property every time!

Stay Safe!

09/02/2026

Know Before You Light It

Did you know that, regardless of whether there is a burn ban or not, you are responsible for any injury or damage outside your property if a fire you start goes beyond your property?

Missouri State Statutes provide the following regarding burning:
569.060. Reckless burning or exploding — penalty. — 1. A person commits the offense of reckless burning or exploding if he or she recklessly starts a fire or causes an explosion and thereby damages or destroys the property of another.
(1) The offense of reckless burning or exploding is a class B misdemeanor.

569.065. Negligent burning or exploding — penalty. — 1. A person commits the offense of negligent burning or exploding if he or she, with criminal negligence, causes damage to property or to the woodlands, cropland, grassland, prairie, or marsh of another by:
(1) Starting a fire or causing an explosion; or
(2) Allowing a fire burning on lands in his or her possession or control onto the property of another.
(3) The offense of negligent burning or exploding is a class C misdemeanor.

Given the current weather conditions, lighting a fire may be considered reckless or negligent.

We're not here to tell you what to do; we are here to help keep you and other folks stay safe! So before lighting a fire outdoors, contact your local fire department to verify current burning conditions.

09/02/2026

B-Shift getting in a quick rope drill this morning.

09/02/2026

Very High Wildland Fire Danger: Fires can start easily from many causes and may spread faster than suppression resources can keep up. The chances of multiple fires at once are high.

NO OUTDOOR BURNING SHOULD TAKE PLACE IN AREAS WITH VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER.

09/01/2026

Here is some insight into the wildland fire conditions nationwide today.

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Recent days have underscored the importance of cooperation among local emergency response agencies for effective fire containment. Each fire presents unique challenges, and success isn't always certain. Sometimes, circumstances are beyond our control, and we must do our best to safeguard the community.

Over the past 72 hours, Redings Mill Fire Protection District responded to 22 calls—seven for wildland fires and two for structure fires. Cooperation with neighboring agencies was essential in three of these incidents; without their support, the outcome could have been much worse. We sincerely thank everyone who assisted during these responses. Your support is just as crucial as our firefighters'!

• Neosho Area Fire Protection District / Neosho Professional Firefighters Local 2001
• Newton County Ambulance District
• Diamond Area Fire Protection District
• Seneca Area Fire Protection District
• Joplin Fire Department
• Duenweg Volunteer Fire Department
• Newton County Sheriff's Office

An organized response is vital to protect the public from fires. The aim is to ensure all responders return safely, rescue anyone if necessary, and minimize damage. While fire is one of humanity's great discoveries, it can also be highly destructive. It spares no one or nothing, regardless of the damage caused or the target.

Stay safe, everyone!

Chief Coats

08/31/2026

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
236 AM CDT Mon Aug 31 2026

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236 AM CDT Mon Aug 31 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.
DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

Elevated extreme heat risk.
Elevated fire weather risk.

DISCUSSION...

Hot and dry weather ahead to begin the week, with minimum
afternoon relative humidity values around 25 to 35 percent.
South- southwest winds this afternoon, with occasional wind gusts
up to 20 to 25 mph. This will support some highly localized fire
weather, particularly with regards to finer fuels such as grass.
This is for areas west of the Highway 65 corridor.

Highs this afternoon in the middle 90s to low 100s. Maximum
afternoon heat index values around 100 to 105. Minimal overnight
relief with lows in the middle to upper 70s.