Counties Enforce Burn Bans Amid Wildfire Risks

Several counties across the United States have implemented burn bans due to hazardous weather conditions that elevate the risk of wildfires. Adair County, Oklahoma, has extended its burn ban for seven days, prohibiting outdoor burning activities under penalty of fines or imprisonment. Similarly, Lubbock County, Texas, has issued a 30-day burn ban in unincorporated areas as winds and dry conditions pose a safety hazard. Washington County has extended its burn ban until at least March 31, with forecasts of gusty winds and dry weather increasing wildfire risks. Concurrently, federal officials are planning prescribed burns at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge to mitigate future wildfire risks, with operations dependent on suitable weather.