Governor lifts burn ban

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By Michael McNutt
Published: August 20, 2008

Gov. Brad Henry today lifted a burn ban for two Panhandle counties, the last counties in the state still under a burning restriction.

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Recent rains were the main reason for ending the burn ban in Cimarron and Texas counties, the governor's office said.

The governor’s office announced the decision today after reviewing precipitation totals and other fire data compiled by forestry officials in the state Department of Agriculture. The agency recommended the ban be lifted, citing the significant rainfall in recent days.

The burn ban had been in effect in the Panhandle counties since January.


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I wish this pinhead would actually DRIVE to the panhandle and see how totally pathetic the roads are out there. But if it doesnt have anything to do with shawnee, this idiot doesnt care.
OK, Lahoma - Aug 20, 2008 2:35 PM
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