County Commission Extends Burn Ban

09/05/2012
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, September 19, 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. - Fireworks.

Media Contact:
Teri Smith, Director
Emergency Management Department
785-838-2459
tsmith@douglas-county.com