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Drought, wind prompt ban
Dry, windy conditions raise fire concerns
burn ban
Albert Fire Chief Charlie Keller, standing, and Barton County Fire District 1 Fire Chief Doug Hubbard tell county commissioners Wednesday morning of the need for a temporary countywide burn ban. - photo by DALE HOGG Great Bend Tribune
With dry, windy conditions continuing to plague the area, the Barton County Commission Wednesday morning approved the establishment of a temporary countywide burn ban.