Okla. lawmaker wants burn ban criteria changed

Okla. lawmaker wants burn ban criteria changed

Oklahoma lawmakers have advanced a bill that would give counties greater authority to issue burn bans.The responsibility for issuing burn bans was a major source of confusion and frustration during the 2025 wildfires.That March, four people died, and more than 400 homes were damaged when the wildfires ravaged our state.Governor Kevin Stitt did not issue a burn ban, telling reporters that it was each countys decision.Every county commissioner can…

Proposed bill aims to change how Oklahoma burn bans are decided

The risk of wildfires is ramping up across Oklahoma, and state lawmakers are about to discuss a bill that would change how burn bans are decided.