Burn Bans Issued Across Oklahoma Amid Dry, Drought Conditions

Tulsa County is one of 29 in the state currently under a burn ban.

Chief Meteorologist Travis Meyer said since Sept. 1st, there has been less than a half-inch of rain in Tulsa.

The burn ban comes after persistent drought in the region leading to dry conditions.

The burn ban prohibits outdoor burning, including controlled burns, bonfires, fire pits, and chimineas. Grilling and welding over a non-flammable surface are permitted.

The burn ban will remain in effect until noon on Oct. 28.

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For more information on burn bans in Oklahoma, visit the Oklahoma Forestry Services website.

Which Counties are under a burn ban in Oklahoma? (Oct. 21, 2024)

1. Adair
2. Atoka
3. Bryan
4. Caddo
5. Carter
6. Cherokee
7. Choctaw
8. Coal
9. Comanche
10. Cotton
11. Craig
12. Creek
13. Delaware
14. Grady
15. Grant
16. Greer
17. Harmon
18. Jackson
19. Kingfisher
20. Latimer
21. Love
22. Mayes
23. McCurtain
24. Ottawa
25. Pushmataha
26. Rogers
27. Tillman
28. Tulsa
29. Washington

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