Douglas County Commission Extends Burn Ban Through Nov. 9th

11/02/2011
Lawrence - The Douglas County Commission imposed restrictions on outdoor burning in Douglas County due to the lack of rain and low moisture content in the soil through a declaration of local emergency. The ban is in effect for the unincorporated areas of Douglas County through Wednesday, November 9, 2011. 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 home sites or in any device specifically approved and authorized by the relevant fire chief of the jurisdiction. - 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

Related Links:
Press Release - http://www.douglas-county.com/depts/em/docs/pdf/burnban_pressrelease_11032011.pdf

Media Contact:
Teri Smith, Director
Emergency Management Department
785-838-2460
tsmith@douglas-county.com