Pontotoc County Enforces 14-Day Burn Ban | Oklahoma City News

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, is enforcing a strict 14-day burn ban starting today, August 24th, due to extreme fire danger and ongoing drought. No campfires, bonfires, trash burning, or wildfires allowed — violators face fines up to $500 or even a year in jail. Agriculture and welding are still permitted with safety precautions: keep flames 20 feet from flammable materials, use burn blankets, and have spotters and water ready. Outdoor grilling via gas or charcoal is okay on safe, non-flammable surfaces. This ban is a critical safety measure to prevent disasters amid dangerous dry conditions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a5ea12a14a1f79f0