The Nowata County Commissioners have extended the current county-wide burn ban an additional two weeks.
Officials within the Nowata Fire Department asked the board in last week's meeting if a 30-day ban was possible. County Clerk Kay Spurgeon says they are limited in how long the ban can be put in place.
A burn ban has been active at the county level since August 17th. A city-wide burn ban for the City of Nowata is also still active. Exceptions to the ban include outdoor grilling on a hard, fireproof surface, or grinding, welding or gas torch work that is supervised by a dedicated fire watch person. Penalties for violating the ban can include a fine of up to $500 or up to one year imprisonment.
