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Johnson County adopts temporary burn ban as winds, low humidity raise grass-fire risk

2531786 · March 10, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners unanimously approved an emergency countywide burn ban beginning 8 a.m. Friday amid forecasts of high winds and low humidity and limited firefighting resources.

Johnson County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to adopt a temporary countywide prohibition on outdoor burning, starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Fire Marshal Marshall Moore briefed the court and recommended the burn ban after reviewing recent wind damage, forecasted low humidities in the teens, anticipated sustained high winds and the limited availability of…

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