Douglas County Commission Extends Burn Ban

08/09/2012
August 8, 2012 - 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, August 15, 2012. 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. - 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 Media Contact Teri Smith, Director Emergency Management Dept. 785-838-2460 tsmith@douglas-county.com

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