McPherson County bans open burning amid extreme fire risk
The McPherson County Commission has imposed a countywide burn ban due to dry and dangerous conditions. The action came during Monday’s regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, with the passage of a resolution declaring a state of local disaster emergency due to the elevated risk of wildfires. Officials say the combination of dry grasslands, cropland, and high winds has created hazardous fire conditions that threaten property and public safety. Source: KSN-TV