AREA FIRE DEPARTMENTS STAYING BUSY WITH FIELD FIRES, HAMILTON COUNTY ISSUES BURN BAN

Area fire departments have been busy responding to field fires within the last few days and warn residents not to burn during the high winds that are in the forecast.  Hamilton County has issued a BURN BAN that is in effect until 8am tomorrow (Saturday) morning.  Wayne City Fire Department was called to an area South of Wayne City on Rt 242 Tuesday afternoon as strong southwesterly winds were blowing smoke from the burning of corn stubble.  Illinois State Police at DuQuoin say the smoke was blowing across the highway causing a serious traffic hazard.  Wayne City fireman quickly extinguished the fire.