Windy conditions spark open burning ban in Cape

The Cape Girardeau Fire Department asked residents Wednesday to refrain from open burning because of windy conditions that could lead to damaging fires. "With the high wind speeds we are currently experiencing and the recent dry conditions, this can cause increased risk for uncontrolled burning," Cape Girardeau fire chief Rick Ennis said. Under normal conditions, the city allows residents to burn leaves and yard waste. "We are requesting no open burning at all for the time being," he said...