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With high fire index, county fire staff recommend keeping burn ban in place
Summary
Kendall County fire personnel reported a Keetch‑Byram index in the mid‑500s and recommended keeping the county burn ban in effect until the next court meeting after noting a recent 0.25‑acre grass fire possibly started by a cigarette.
County fire and emergency staff told the Kendall County Commissioners that the Keetch‑Byram fire‑danger index remained elevated (mid‑500s) and that forecasted gusty winds increased risk. The fire marshal reported a small grass fire recently that was "believed to be from a cigarette," and recommended the court keep its burn ban in effect until the next scheduled meeting.
Commissioners expressed support for the recommendation and asked staff to post the burn‑ban map and public education items in the meeting packet and on social media. No member opposed continuing the burn ban until the court reconvenes.
