The Burn Ban for Okmulgee County was extended by officials on Monday for another 14 days.
The Burn Ban for Okmulgee County was extended by officials on Monday for another 14 days.
Since no measurable amount of rain has fallen during the past seven days, combined with the already extremely dry conditions, the fire danger was deemed at a critical level, prompting the extension of the ban.
Even a small spark can turn into a massive, lifethreatening wildfire.
Under this burn ban, it is unlawful for any person to set fire to any forest, grass, range, crop or other wildlands or to build a campfire or bonfire, burn trash or other materials that may cause a forest, grass, range, crop or other wildlands fire.
Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Tim Craighton asked that information on outdoor grilling be included in the burn ban declaration.
“LPG and natural gas grills and charcoal-fired cooking outside in a grilling receptacle are permitted provided that the activity is conducted over a non-flammable surface and at least five feet from flammable vegetation,” the resolution states.
Any person convicted of violating this burn ban is subject a fine of not more than $500, imprisonment for not more than one year or both a fine and imprisonment.
If a fire is spotted, residents are urged to call 911 immediately.
If you see hazardous conditions, please report them by contacting your local fire department or the Okmulgee County Sheriff 's Office at 918-756-4311.
