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County officials discuss burn ban after recent fires; no county-wide ban enacted
Wichita County Commissioners Court · January 9, 2026
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Summary
Officials discussed variable rainfall, low humidity, forecasted high winds and a recent 8–10-acre fire near Electra; speakers said most local fires appear caused by wiring or equipment failures and not permitted burns, and the court deferred a county-wide ban pending further discussion with fire chiefs.
The court discussed whether to issue a county burn ban after staff and fire officials described conditions: uneven recent rainfall across Wichita County, low humidity readings (around 18% in some places) and…
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