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Wichita County commissioners extend burn ban through April 30 after high winds and fire responses
Summary
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.
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.
County emergency and fire officials asked the court to extend protective restrictions after a recent wind event caused multiple fires, scattered property damage and hazardous conditions. "Their general consensus is by talking to them was they would, like to see it…
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