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Board rescinds county burn ban after improved conditions
Summary
Citing improved precipitation and safety consultation with public-safety leadership, the board voted unanimously to rescind the local burn ban originally declared April 16, 2026; staff will file notification with the governor's office as required.
Staff read a resolution rescinding the Smith County burn ban that had been declared April 16, 2026, following consultation with local fire chiefs and emergency management. The resolution noted improved precipitation and a favorable forecast and instructed county administration to file notice with the governor.
A supervisor moved that the board revoke the county burn ban effective immediately based on staff recommendation; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Staff was directed to take the necessary administrative steps to document the rescission.
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