Haskell County commissioners decline countywide burn ban, citing statutory limits and forecasted rain

Mar 3, 2026

Commissioners discussed a countywide burn ban but took no action after concluding the county does not meet statutory criteria for an enforceable ban and expecting significant rain in the coming days.

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At a Haskell County Board of Commissioners meeting, commissioners considered whether to implement a countywide burn ban and decided not to act.

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