Brown County Commission address potential burn ban

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday addressed the potential to place a burn ban in the county due to the dry conditions.

Brown County Emergency Managemnt Director Scott Meints addressed calls he’s been receiving addressing this.

Meints felt reluctant to place a county ban for now.

Meints mentions what the fire departments in the region are saying.

Commissioner Mike Wiese discuss the ordinance in place addressing when red flag warnings go into effect.

Commissioners agree for now to not place a mandatory burn ban in effect but may address the ordinance in place a a later date.