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Wilson County reinstates 90-day burn ban as fire incidents rise
Summary
Commissioners voted to reinstate a countywide burn ban for 90 days after emergency management reported a spike in fires and worsening dryness; exceptions, enforcement roles and public education were discussed.
Wilson County Commissioners Court voted to reinstate a countywide burn ban for 90 days, citing a recent spike in fire responses and persistently dry conditions.
The order, approved by voice vote, will run for 90 days unless the court revisits it earlier or substantial rain occurs. Cindy Stafford, the county's emergency management coordinator, told the court the county had responded to dozens of fire calls in a short period and that the county's Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) was rising. "I do believe the general consensus is the county should go back into a burn ban," Stafford said.
The nut graf: Commissioners said the restriction is intended to reduce the number of rapidly spreading vegetation fires that have strained volunteer and paid fire resources across Wilson…
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