Wichita County extends burn ban for 30 days amid dry conditions
September 30, 2026 | Wichita County, Texas
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Wichita County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Sept. 29 to extend the county's burn ban another 30 days, moving the expiration date from Oct. 3 to Nov. 2, 2026.
Emergency Management Coordinator Dwayne reported that local KBDI readings remained well above Forest Service thresholds and noted recent grass fires in the region that were weather‑driven. ‘‘Even though it rains, the fine fuels of grasses can dry out enough that we'll have a grass fire that afternoon very easily,’’ he said. The judge made the motion to extend the ban, citing continued dry conditions; the court noted it can revoke the ban early if conditions materially improve.
Emergency Management Coordinator Dwayne reported that local KBDI readings remained well above Forest Service thresholds and noted recent grass fires in the region that were weather‑driven. ‘‘Even though it rains, the fine fuels of grasses can dry out enough that we'll have a grass fire that afternoon very easily,’’ he said. The judge made the motion to extend the ban, citing continued dry conditions; the court noted it can revoke the ban early if conditions materially improve.
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