Comanche County commissioners extend burn ban through Sept. 10 amid extreme fire danger

Sep 3, 2026

Vice-Chairman Ryan John moved and Commissioners Kenny Kinder and Johnny Owens unanimously approved a seven-day extension of a county burn ban effective immediately through Sept. 10, 2026, citing Oklahoma statutes that authorize county action during extreme fire danger.

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Vice-Chairman Ryan John moved to extend the Comanche County burn ban resolution, saying in the motion that "an extreme fire danger exists in Comanche County" and referencing Oklahoma Statute Title 2 § 16-26.B and § 16-26.B1.A-D. The board voted 3-0 to approve a seven-day extension effective immediately, through Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, with the possibility of weekly extensions.

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