Ottawa County, Oklahoma is now under a county-wide burn ban.

 

The ban went into effect on Wednesday, September 2, at the order of the Ottawa County Commission and will remain in effect through September 16 due to the high risk of fire. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including the burning of trash, debris, grass, brush or any other type of wildlands. Campfires and bonfires are also prohibited.

 

Outdoor grilling is allowed as is welding, cutting, or roofing activities as long as fire safety precautions are followed.

 

Violators of the ban may face fines up to $500 , up to a year in jail or both.