FIRE DANGER ALERT: Several counties in Oklahoma under burn bans

OKLAHOMA – Numerous counties in the state of Oklahoma have issued burn bans due to wildfires across the state.

Oklahoma City Fire Department reported Wednesday that they have responded to 75 wildfires in the month of August.

Any individual found guilty of violating a burn ban will receive a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine no more than $500, a prison sentence of no longer than one year, or both.

Adair County

Issued on Aug. 10 for a period of 14 days

Canadian County

Issued on Aug. 13 for a period of 14 days.

Cleveland County

Issued on Aug. 13 for a period of 14 days.

Cotton County

Issued on Aug. 10 for a period of 14 days.

Jackson County

Issued on Aug. 10 for a period of 14 days.

Jefferson County

Issued on Aug. 3 for a period of 14 days.

Le Flore County

Issued on Aug. 10 for a period of 7 days.

Logan County

Issued on Aug. 10 for a period of 14 days.

McClain County

Issued on Aug. 10 for a period of 14 days.

Oklahoma County

Issued on Aug. 7 for a period of 14 days.

Texas County

Issued on Aug. 3 for a period of 14 days.

Washita County

Issued on Aug. 10 for a period of 14 days…

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