It is generally accepted that winds over 10 miles per hour make for hazardous burning conditions. Winds blowing this hard are capable of picking up and carrying pieces of burning material, which often fall to the ground and start fires outside of the controlled area. These can cause wildfires. Although it seems that the wind in Nebraska is always blowing, there are periods of calm winds nearly every day. Winds are generally favorable for burning in the evening and early morning hours.
Trash Burning Always burn trash in a burning barrel.
It is very important that the barrel be equipped with a metal grate or heavy screen on top to keep burning papers and materials inside. The following illustration gives the instructions for making a durable, sound topscreen to fit a 55-gallon drum. Heat outside of angle iron at notch and bend to right angle. Repeat at each notch. Lay frame upside down and place expanded metal inside.