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Allen County extends open-burning ban through Monday amid hot, dry weather

Allen County commissioners have extended a countywide ban on open burning through Monday due to continued hot, dry weather. The ban was originally enacted Monday and was set to expire Wednesday afternoon.

A rural Kansas yard with dry brush and an unused fire pit, symbolizing a countywide burn ban.

The ban covers controlled burning of grass, brush, weeds, trees, trash, or debris, along with campfires and fireworks. Violations are considered misdemeanor crimes.

The extension matters for Kansas residents because it’s designed to reduce the risk of additional fire activity during a sustained period of hot, dry conditions.