Mills County lifts burn ban after fire chiefs split on risks

Mar 9, 2026

After mixed recommendations from four local fire chiefs and input from the emergency management coordinator that more rain is expected, Mills County Commissioners voted unanimously to lift the burn ban with the option to reimpose it if conditions worsen.

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Mills County Judge summarized that four fire chiefs gave split advice on whether to lift the county burn ban — two favored lifting it and two urged caution — and asked for comments from emergency-management staff.

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