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Brookings County rescinds April burn ban as conditions improve
Summary
The commission adopted Resolution #26-22 rescinding the fire danger emergency and open-burning ban enacted April 7, 2026, citing recent precipitation and observations from rural fire departments and law enforcement.
On June 16 the Brookings County Commission adopted Resolution #26-22 rescinding the burn ban that had been enacted April 7, 2026. The resolution states that recent precipitation and observations from rural fire departments and law enforcement indicate conditions have improved and that the fire danger emergency may be rescinded.
The resolution references Brookings County Ordinance #2009-02 and Resolution #26-11 (the earlier declaration) and was passed by unanimous roll call. The resolution was signed by Chairperson Shawn Hostler and attested by Interim Finance Officer Jennifer Beller.
