Sheridan, Johnson Counties Rescind Fire Bans

Both Sheridan and Johnson Counties have rescinded their individual fire bans as of this week.

Sheridan County’s Commissioners sent out a release Monday saying on the recommendation of the Sheridan County Fire Warden and the Fire Chiefs of the Rural Fire Protection Districts, the Sheridan County Commissioners have rescinded Resolution 20-07-020 which lifts the fire ban imposed on July 7^th.

Effective immediately, October 19^th, open burning will be allowed in Sheridan County.

Johnson County’s Commissioners rescinded their partial fire ban, enacted on June 19^th by passing Resolution #637 at their meeting Tuesday.