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Elk County declares countywide burn ban as Red Flag Warning persists
Summary
The Elk County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 to impose a countywide burn ban starting March 12, citing National Weather Service guidance and a Red Flag Warning. The ban was requested by the Rural Fire chief and supported by emergency management staff.
The Elk County Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 on March 10 to impose a countywide burn ban starting Wednesday, March 12, citing an ongoing Red Flag Warning and regional guidance from the National Weather Service.
Todd Winscher, Rural Fire Chief, asked the commission to place a burn ban after consulting weather forecasts and guidance; Winscher said the National Weather Service had "advised not to burn." Emergency Management Director Erica Cordell supported the request, noting Elk County "participated in the Statewide siren test, and all of the sirens passed," and emphasizing the current Red Flag Warning week.
Commissioner Jake Liebau moved to adopt the burn ban and Commissioner Perry Russell seconded. The motion passed with two yes votes; Chairman Doug Hendricks opposed, producing a recorded 2-1 vote. The public minutes note the start date as March 12 and that the ban remains in effect "until further notice."
The ban is a preventative public-safety measure; the minutes record no immediate enforcement details or expiration date. Residents and landowners should watch for follow-up notices from Elk County emergency management for guidance or lifting of the restriction.
