Byron MN Fire and Rescue

10/15/2026

🔥 Help prevent fires and protect our environment. Never throw rechargeable batteries in the trash or landfill. Recycle them properly! 🔋 🚒

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries might be small, but the risks aren't. When damaged or crushed in the trash, they can start fires in garbage trucks or at our waste facilities. Keeping our workers and community safe starts with proper disposal. If you charge it, don't discard it. Bring all rechargeable batteries to the Olmsted County Hazardous Waste Facility.

Learn more at olmstedcounty.gov/batterydisposal.

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

🔥 This video shows just how quickly a grass fire can ignite and spread when conditions are right. Dry vegetation, wind, and low humidity can allow a small fire to grow out of control in a matter of minutes. Stay safe.

10/11/2026

Lithium ion batteries power many everyday devices, but improper charging or damaged batteries can cause overheating, fires, or explosions. “Charge into Fire Safety” by using approved chargers, charging devices on hard, flat surfaces away from flammable materials, and unplugging them when fully charged.

Look around your home. How many lithium-ion batteries can you find?

Phone. Laptop. Earbuds. Toothbrush. Power tools. Scooter.

There are probably more around you than you think.

That’s why this Fire Prevention Week we want Minnesotans to “Charge into fire safety.”

Lithium-ion batteries pack a lot of energy into a small space. When they’re damaged or charged incorrectly, they can overheat, catch fire or even explode.

So, before you charge, get plugged in for these safety tips:

BUY SMART.
• Use the charger that came with your device or one approved by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory.

CHARGE SMART.
• Use the correct charger.
• Charge on a hard, flat surface.
• Unplug when the device is fully charged.
• Keep charging devices away from exits and anything that can burn.

KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS.
• If a battery or device is unusually hot, damaged, making strange noises or giving off an unusual smell, stop using it and move away. If there is a fire, get out and call 911.

Fire prevention isn't about being afraid of the technology we use every day. It's about understanding it—and using it safely.

Plug in. Power up. Stay safe.

10/11/2026

Due to todays forecasted critical fire weather conditions and current wildland fuel conditions, including crop fields, the DNR Forestry Burning Permit System and map will be set to No Open Burning – Campfires Allowed on 10/10/26 starting at 0800. Conditions will be reassessed to determine the status on Sunday. Small recreational or cooking campfires are allowed but discouraged.

Anyone who burned piles this week should be encouraged to double check them for any holdover heat that could rekindle. Portions of our area have also been impacted by long term drought so special attention should be paid to any fires burning over peat ground.

10/10/2026

Dinner should be memorable because it was delicious—not because the fire department showed up.

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires in Minnesota. And one of the biggest reasons? Unattended cooking.

So while you’re stirring, simmering or serving, remember:
• Stand by your pan. If you leave the kitchen, turn off the burner.
• Watch what you heat. If you see smoke or grease starts to boil, turn off the burner. Never use water on a grease fire.
• Give the stove some space. Keep towels, oven mitts, paper products, food packaging and other things that can burn away from the stovetop.
• Turn those handles. Point pot and pan handles toward the back of the stove so they can't be bumped or pulled down.
• And don't forget the basics: keep working smoke alarms on every level of your home and inside and outside sleeping areas and make sure everyone knows two ways out of every room.

This Fire Prevention Week, let's make fire safety part of the recipe.

A pinch of prevention. A dash of awareness. And a whole lot less fire.

10/10/2026

🔥 A controlled burn is a great way to start a Saturday morning. 🔥

10/09/2026

🚒🔥 The Byron Fire Deaprtment would like to thank Fareway Stores Byron and Brian Jordahl for their generous donation of bottled water for our firefighters. 💧👨‍🚒

Having water readily available is especially important during long calls, training, and hot weather, and this generous donation will help us stay hydrated and ready to serve our community.

We truly appreciate the continued support of our local businesses and community members. Thank you, Fareway and Brian, for supporting our firefighters and the Byron community! ❤️