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Woodward County commissioners approve 14-day countywide burn ban amid drought
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution R-26-33 instituting a countywide burn ban from May 18 through June 1, 2026, citing drought conditions and wildfire risk.
The Woodward County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution R-26-33 on May 18, instituting a countywide burn ban that begins May 18 and runs for 14 days through June 1, 2026. The motion to adopt the resolution was made by Vice‑Chairman Troy White and seconded by Member Donny Thorn; all three commissioners voted in favor.
Commissioners said the ban responds to ongoing drought conditions and is intended to reduce the near‑term risk of wildfires in the county. The resolution's effective dates were stated on the record as May 18 through June 1, and the board noted the ban is in place pending further review of conditions.
The measure passed without amendment and there was no recorded dissent; Chairman Clint White and the rest of the board voted "aye." The board took no further action at the meeting to extend or modify the ban; any extension would require a subsequent board action.
