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Burn Ban Extended

By: Manny Diaz
Updated: February 17, 2009
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According to the County Commissioners the conditions around the county haven't improved since the approval of the most recent burn ban in November. 

In today's County Commissioner's Court officials approved to go forward with a new 90-day burn ban.

This new ban became official today and will extend through May 15th unless conditions improve around the county.

The County also gave approval to bids for firefighter equipment and radio equipment for volunteer fire departments.

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