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Minnehaha County bans open burning, declares fire emergency

Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 13 adopted Resolution MC20-65 declaring a fire danger emergency and prohibiting open burning in the county until rescinded by the chair in consultation with the county Emergency Management Director; the measure passed 5-0.

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 13 adopted Resolution MC20-65, declaring a countywide fire danger emergency and prohibiting open burning outside incorporated municipalities until the chair rescinds the order in consultation with the county emergency management director.

Jason Gearman, Minnehaha County Emergency Management Director, presented the resolution and said the declaration…

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