Commissioners approve notice of intent to adopt temporary red-flag open burn ban ordinance Roosevelt County commissioners approved a notice of intent to adopt Ordinance 2026-O1 creating a temporary open-burn ban that applies only while a National Weather Service red-flag warning is active; emergency managers said exemptions for necessary hot work and cooking remain and fire agencies retain authority to shut down unsafe activity.

Roosevelt County is taking action to protect residents by implementing a temporary open-burn ban during red-flag warnings, ensuring safety without restricting essential activities like cooking.

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