Douglas County burn ban lifted
Douglas County Commission Chairman Jim Flory lifted the burn ban Saturday night that had been put into effect the day before.
A majority of township fire chiefs in the county agreed the burn ban could be lifted, said County Administrator Craig Weinaug.
Before conducting a controlled burn, residents should contact their township fire chief, Weinaug said. Residents can find out how to reach the fire chiefs by calling dispatchers at 841-7210.
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