Burn ban back in effect in Phelps County

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Due to the continuedextremely dry and drought-like conditions in Rolla and Phelps County, the firehazard for the area continues to be severe. City of Rolla Fire & Rescue,and other Fire Departments in Phelps County are again joining together toannounce and enforce an open burning ban.
 
Withthe extreme weather conditions, effective immediately, by the order of RobertWilliams, Fire Chief, open burning in Rolla and other cities and towns inPhelps County will not be permitted until such time it is safe to lift the burnban. “Thetwo thunder storms we had about a week ago helped offset the fire hazard to acertain degree, but unfortunately they did not make a long-lasting impact onthe draught-like conditions we are facing in Rolla and Phelps County,” saidChief Williams. “There is unfortunately very little rain projected in theimmediate forecast, and it doesn’t look like we will see much relief for quiteawhile.” For more information, please feel free tocontact Robert Williams, Fire Chief or Ron Smith, Training Officer at(573)364-3989.