OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — On Monday, Douglas County Fire Chief Joel Sacks of Ponca Hills issued a county-wide burn ban on behalf of all Douglas County fire chiefs.
"The continuous dry conditions have created a high-fire danger for the entire area," Sacks said in a brief email.
The Omaha Fire Department further clarified that all burn permits are suspended, but that cigarettes and cooking with a grill is permitted. However, open-pit fires, campfires and the burning of yard waste is not permitted.
The OFD asks that the public practice safety and caution.
A burn ban has been issued for Douglas County effective today, 2/28/22.
— Omaha Fire Department (@OmahaFireDept) February 28, 2022
OFD Burn Policy:
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