NORFOLK, Neb. -- Multiple fire units in northeast Nebraska responded to a rural fire northwest of Norfolk on Monday afternoon.

Responding units were called to the scene near 4500 W. Nucor Road at approximately 2:45 p.m., with reports of smoke that could be seen from within city limits.

Norfolk Fire Department reports no one was injured.

The cause is still under investigation.

Much of the state is currently dealing with high fire risk due to drought. With high winds, warmer temperatures and dry conditions, there is a high risk from burning, according to the Nebraska State Fire Marshal.

The Fire Marshal's Office says Nebraska always has an open burning ban in effect. The open burning ban can only be waived by permit by the fire chief of a local fire department for fires that under his or her jurisdiction. Additionally, the Fire Chief has the authority and ability to place conditions on any open burning permit that he or she issues. Finally, if you have an open burning permit that has been issued by the Fire Chief.

Officials from the City of Norfolk and Madison County announced Monday that they will continue to not issue burn permits for open burning.

In a press release issued by the fire chiefs from Madison County, residents were asked to not open burn in any form and to be careful with discarded smoking materials.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned to News Channel Nebraska for updates.