Henry County saw more than just a harvest in the fields this fall with multiple fire calls. From October 17th through 20th there were over half a dozen fire calls that Henry County First Responders assisted with. Danville, Mt. Pleasant, Hillsboro, Wayland, Salem, and New London responders were kept busy by the Red Flag warning that was issued by the National Weather Service. Fires that start in fields easily spread in dry crop fields with wind gusts of 20mph. The Iowa State Extension Office offers some prevention steps and safety steps during increased fire risk during harvest. Keep machinery clean of caked-on oil, grease, and crop residue. Stay on top of maintenance by checking air filters and coolant and oil levels. Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and be sure to check them throughout the year. In case of a fire, ISU Extension tells farmers to turn off their engines, get away from the machinery, and call 911. Those working in the dry fields should keep a list of 911 addresses relevant to their field locations. This will assist emergency crews in locating the fire more quickly.