Q&A: Oklahoma County Commissioner clarifies burn ban criteria

Oklahoma County Commissioner Brian Maughan discussed the current fire risk conditions and why the county has not yet enacted a burn ban, despite ongoing drought concerns.

Q: Why hasn’t Oklahoma County enacted a burn ban?

A: By state statute, there are specific criteria that must be met before a county can enact a burn ban, and currently, Oklahoma County does not meet that threshold…

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