Tulsa County issues burn ban
TULSA (KFAQ) - Tulsa County commissioners met in an emergency session Friday afternoon and voted to issue a burn ban.
This burn ban allows exceptions for outdoor grilling with electric or gas grills with the stipulation that all outdoor grilling must be done over gravel, concrete, or another non-flammable surface. In addition, all operating grills should be attended by an adult who has direct access to a water hose.
On July 16, 2012, Tulsa County Commissioners will meet to assess the need for an extended burn ban. If significant rain fall occurs in Tulsa County, the ban may be lifted. The penalty for violating this burn ban is misdemeanor charge with a fine of up to $500.00 and/or imprisonment for one year.
Several other counties in the area have also issued burn bans, including Creek and Muskogee counties.
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