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Mills County commissioners keep outdoor burn ban lifted after fire chiefs report low danger
Summary
After reports from local fire officials that drought and fire-index measures were stable, Mills County commissioners voted to leave the outdoor burning and fireworks ban off and urged residents to exercise caution and call the sheriff before burning.
Mills County commissioners voted Dec. 8 to keep the county’s outdoor burn and fireworks ban lifted after hearing reports from local fire officials.
County Judge called on a fire official, identified in the meeting as Mister Shaw, to summarize fire conditions; Shaw said the county’s burning index was low and fuel moisture was in a high percentile, describing conditions as "stable" for Mills County. Commissioner Williams moved to leave the burn ban off; Commissioner Head seconded the motion and the court approved it by voice vote.
The judge cautioned residents to call the sheriff’s department before undertaking any large brush burns and warned against burning on windy days, noting that neighbors frequently call emergency services when burning isn’t managed safely.
The court’s action leaves current local burning rules unchanged; commissioners and fire officials said they would continue to monitor weather and fuel conditions and reassess if conditions worsen.
