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Haskell County commissioners decline countywide burn ban, citing statutory limits and forecasted rain
Summary
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.
At a Haskell County Board of Commissioners meeting, commissioners considered whether to implement a countywide burn ban and decided not to act.
Board members noted the county did not meet the statutory criteria that would allow the county to impose an enforceable burn ban. Commissioners also said local conditions were in a “moderate” drought category but that weather forecasts predicted more than half an inch of rain in the next few days, reducing the urgency to impose an emergency ban. A commissioner also reminded residents that any active fires should be reported to dispatch.
No formal motion to impose a countywide burn ban was passed; the board recommended no action at this time. Commissioners encouraged residents to exercise caution and to contact dispatch for assistance or to report fire incidents.
The item was discussed as an agenda addition; the board did not direct staff to prepare a formal, enforceable declaration and indicated they would revisit the issue if conditions change or if statutory criteria are met.
