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