Brookings County Commissioners implement burn ban

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April 20, 2022
Mike Tanner
WATERTOWN, S.D.–The Brookings County Commissioner met Tuesday and voted to declare a countywide burn ban which prohibits open burning.
The burn ban is effective immediately. If county residents intend to burn, a permit for their local fire chief is required.
The ban does not include burning in fire pits or trash receptacles.