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Wichita County delays decision on burn ban after fire chiefs advise waiting
Wichita County Commissioners Court · December 24, 2025
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Summary
After consultation with local fire chiefs, Wichita County commissioners declined to impose a countywide burn ban Tuesday and agreed to revisit the question in one week as weather and conditions evolve.
Wichita Falls — Wichita County officials decided Tuesday not to impose a countywide burn ban, saying they would reconsider the question after a short monitoring period.
Emergency management/fire marshal Dwayne Birkenfeld reported that local fire chiefs and emergency personnel asked the court to wait a week and "see where…
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