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Logan County commissioners, convening in a special meting, have enacted a countywide burn ban, approving a 14-day restriction on outdoor burns.

Resolution No. 24-077 declared a significant fire risk across the county, making violations punishable by up to one year of imprisonment and/or a $500 fine. All three county commissioners signed the resolution.

Ten days earlier, at the October 15th commission meeting, commissioners were informed of ongoing dry conditions and frequent fires. In response, Commission Chairman Mark Sharpton mentioned that someone had raised the idea of a burn ban, though he expressed skepticism, suggesting the ban merely serves to “make people feel good.”

Just two days earlier, on October 13th, the county had experienced a major grass fire north of Crescent, which scorched approximately 130 acres.

The burn ban will remain in effect for up to 14 days or until the county receives at least half an inch of rainfall, whichever comes first.