09/06/2026
🚨 COUNTY-WIDE BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY 🚨
By order of the Lawrence County Commissioners and following official authorization from the State Fire Marshal, a temporary County-Wide Burn Ban is now officially in effect for all of Lawrence County.
Due to dangerously dry conditions, high winds, and low humidity, open fires present an extreme hazard to life and property.
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
Open burning of brush, leaves, yard debris, and trash
Campfires, bonfires, and open fire pits
Usage of missile and skyrocket fireworks
PERMITTED ACTIVITIES & EXEMPTIONS
Outdoor Grills: Propane, charcoal, or gas grills utilized strictly for cooking purposes remain allowed, but should be monitored closely.
Agricultural Burning: Agricultural operations following Missouri Department of Conservation Best Management Practices.
State Operations: State agencies responsible for fire management or suppression activities.
ENFORCEMENT & PENALTIES
This ban applies to all unincorporated areas and municipalities without a conflicting local ordinance. Violations carry legal penalties under Missouri Revised Statutes (§ 49.266 RSMo), including potential fines, Class A misdemeanor charges, and restitution for fire department response costs.
Please hold off on all outdoor burning until further notice to keep our community and first responders safe.
Lawrence County Fire Chiefs Association, Inc.
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