Wichita County extends burn ban for 30 days amid dry conditions
The commissioners voted 4–0 to extend the county burn ban from Oct. 3 to Nov. 2, 2026, citing high KBDI values and continued dry fuels; Emergency Management staff warned rain may not sufficiently reduce short‑term fire risk.
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Wichita County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Sept. 29 to extend the county's burn ban another 30 days, moving the expiration date from Oct. 3 to Nov. 2, 2026.
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