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