DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - As Elevated Fire Weather concerns concerns continue across Central Illinois, some areas have already felt the impact of the dry conditions and gusty winds.
A huge field fire sparked up between Blue Mound and Macon near Blue Mound Road leaving smoke to rise throughout the area.
WAND has reached out to Blue Mound Fire Protection District is waiting to hear back about details.
This was not the only incident in which Central Illinois saw a field fire on Sunday and might not be the last, however, improving conditions are expected to be on the way.
In the meantime, it is strongly advised to avoid burning and avoid driving vehicles over dry land such as harvest crops and dormant grass.
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