A Red Flag Warning has been issued for most of eastern Nebraska Friday afternoon. Temperatures will rise to the upper 60s with winds gusting up to 30mph. This combined with very dry conditions will allow fires to become uncontrollable very quickly!

Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected to develop again Saturday, and a Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon until 8 PM. Help out our local firefighters and other first responders by avoiding activities that could ignite a fire.

🔥⚠️🔥 Due to the dry conditions & the expected high winds this coming week, we will not be issuing any burn permits until conditions improve. Please use extreme caution when doing any burning, including fire pits & burning trash, as these can quickly trigger fast moving fires.

Fires will start easily and spread quickly today and tomorrow. A Red Flag Warning is in effect today and a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for tomorrow. Avoid activities that could start fires!

🚩 conditions continue through this evening & into tomorrow.High winds & low relative humidity levels make for fast growing fires. Please refrain from ALL burning activities,including trash burning & fire pits,until we receive significant moisture to lower the risk of grass 🔥

❗❗NOTICE❗❗ Per the Governs office, an open burn ban is in effect until Midnight April 16th. We cannot issue any burn permits until this Executive Order expires. We will be monitoring weather conditions after this weekend to determine if safe burning may resume.

This burn ban has been extended to April 23rd.

State issues health alert for harmful algal blooms, also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Pawnee Lake in Lancaster County.

With the 4th of July Holiday upon us, we know everyone is getting excited to start lighting off fireworks. Conditions remain very dry & this will lead to fires starting very easily. Please use extreme caution when lighting off fireworks and be prepared in case a fire does start

On Tuesday,Aug 8th,from 5-8PM,we are hosting a Community Appreciation Night! We will be cooking hotdogs & hamburgers, served w/ chips & cookies! Tour the station, climb on the trucks,try on the gear,get hands on,maybe play some games,OR, simply hang out & eat. See you there!

Today is the day! Come get a bite to eat, check out our trucks and even some new equipment we bought, thanks to donations from the community! We'll also have an Air Methods (Lifenet) medical helicopter dropping in for everyone to check out. See you tonight!

Stop on down to the Malcolm Car and Tractor Show! The park is full of cars, trucks and tractors of all makes and models. Concession stands are open too, stop in for a burger, dog or some brisket. Money raises through registration and concessions toward the Malcolm Parks!

Lincoln/Lancaster 911 is experiencing disruptions & may be down for the next several hours. If you cannot reach 9-1-1 please call in this order: 1-402-441-6000 1-531-249-9797 1-402-326-5072 1-402-405-6766 Please share to help spread the word!

This issue has been corrected and all 911 phone services are back online.

IMPORTANT: On Wednesday, Oct. 4th at 2:20 p.m. ET, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs. This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed. Info & FAQs: fema.gov/emergency-mana…

We love our Malcolm Fire Department! 🚒 Malcolm Fire & Rescue #malcolmclippers

62 percent of volunteer fire departments surveyed in Nebraska say recruiting is difficult, according to a Nebraska Public Media survey. Some towns in Nebraska are trying to recruit more diverse voices to fill those gaps. Aaron Bonderson has the story. nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-a…

Happy Halloween! Don't forget to stop for some candy and smiles!