Oklahoma's Burn Ban In Effect For Second Day Amid Dry, Drought Conditions

Tulsa County is one of 31 in the state currently under a burn ban.

Chief Meteorologist Travis Meyer said since Sept. 1st, there has been less than a half-inch of rain in Tulsa.

The burn ban comes after persistent drought in the region leading to dry conditions.

Outdoor burning, including controlled burns, bonfires, fire pits, and chimineas is prohibited. Grilling and welding over a non-flammable surface are permitted.

The burn ban will remain in effect until noon on Oct. 28.

For more information on burn bans in Oklahoma, visit the Oklahoma Forestry Services website.

Which Counties are under a burn ban in Oklahoma? (Oct. 22, 2024)

1. Adair
2. Atoka
3. Bryan
4. Caddo
5. Carter
6. Cherokee
7. Choctaw
8. Coal
9. Comanche
10. Cotton
11. Craig
12. Creek
13. Delaware
14. Grady
15. Grant
16. Greer
17. Harmon
18. Haskell
19. Jackson
20. Kingfisher
21. Latimer
22. Love
23. Mayes
24. McCurtain
25. Nowata
26. Ottawa
27. Pushmataha
28. Rogers
29. Tillman
30. Tulsa
31. Washington

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