Governor Fallin Wednesday modified the state burn ban whittling the number of affected counties to two. Cimarron and Texas Counties in the Panhandle have not received enough rainfall to be taken off the list.
“I’ve been in constant communication with Oklahoma Forestry Services as they continue to analyze the dry conditions and rainfall,” said Fallin. “The recent 6,000-acre fire on Black Mesa just affirms the need for continuing the ban in counties that haven’t received adequate rainfall.”
“Cimarron and Texas counties are just lagging behind the rest of the state in greening up,” said Oklahoma Forestry Services Director and State Forester Mark Goeller. “Unfortunately, we are moving into our hot, dry summer so odds of any improvement continue to diminish.”
Counties may also issue burn bans, however, there are no active county bans at this time.
