Wichita County commissioners extend burn ban through April 30 after high winds and fire responses

Mar 19, 2025

After hearing from fire chiefs and emergency staff about numerous wind‑driven fires and remaining fine‑fuel risk, the Wichita County Commissioners Court voted 5‑0 to enact a countywide burn ban effective 12:01 a.m. March 20 through April 30, 2025.

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The Wichita County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on March 18 to continue a county burn ban, setting the effective period to begin at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, March 20 and to run through April 30, 2025.

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