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Yankton County Burn Ban Continues

Yankton County Burn Ban Continues

Paul Scherschligt Photo: WNAX


With dry breezy conditions, a burn ban continues in Yankton County and many other areas.
Yankton County Emergency Manager Paul Scherschligt says they are asking people to wait on burning tree piles or other debris…..https://on.soundcloud.com/qo4ZT

Scherschligt says even harvested fields can catch fire….https://on.soundcloud.com/iV2XL

He says big field fires can be very hard to control….https://on.soundcloud.com/VsTiz

The National Weather Service has issued critical fire and red flag warnings for much of the area today and tomorrow.