County Imposes Burn Ban: Restrictions on outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County are in effect through February 13.

02/06/2009
Douglas County has imposed restrictions on outdoor burning due to the lack of rain and low moisture content in the soil through a declaration of local emergency. The burn ban is in effect for the unincorporated areas of Douglas County through Friday, February 13. At that time, the ban will either be lifted or extended. The ban prohibits: - Open fires or campfires except in permanent stoves, fireplaces or in barbecue grills in developed recreational sites or on residential homesites. - The burning of all fence rows, fields, wildlands, ravines, trash, debris or other areas or materials. - Careless use and disposal of smoking materials. All smoldering remains must be discarded in inflammable containers and in a manner to reduce the potential for fires.

Media Contact:
Jillian Rodrigue, Assistant Director
Emergency Management Department
785-838-2459
jrodrigue@douglas-county.com