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Yankton County Imposes Burn Ban

Yankton County Imposes Burn Ban

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The Yankton County Commission has imposed a total burn ban on the county. The commission held a special meeting Friday to pass the ban.

Emergency Management Director Paul Scherschligt says even a small fire could get out of hand quickly…

 

Scherschligt says they have been making some observations on how dry conditions are…

 

Scherschligt says the resolution can be waived without further commission action if significant rain falls in the next week or so.

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