We’ve had some rain, but the countywide burn ban will remain in effect until further notice, according to a statement by the Saline County Judge’s Office, released on August 27, 2026. Meanwhile, here are 🚫5 things you shouldn’t do during a burn ban.👇 Read more below.
The county is coordinating its assessment with the Saline County Office of Emergency Management, National Weather Service, local Volunteer Fire Departments and other partners.
Officials are also monitoring the U.S. Drought Monitor, current fire conditions, recent rainfall and the extended weather forecast.
5 things you shouldn’t do during the Burn Ban:
While the burn ban is in effect, take these recommendations into account, to avoid a fire getting out of control:
- Do not burn leaves, brush, debris or other materials.
- Use extra caution with grills and other open flames.
- Properly dispose of cigarettes.
- Avoid parking vehicles on dry grass.
- Remain alert for smoke or other signs of fire.
County officials warn that even a small fire can quickly become dangerous under dry conditions, potentially putting residents, property and first responders at risk.
Saline County said conditions will continue to be evaluated daily. Officials will announce when conditions allow the countywide burn ban to be safely lifted.
The county is asking residents to continue cooperating with the burn ban while dry conditions persist.
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Saline County Judge Matt Brumley has issued an immediate, countywide burn ban in response to hazardous and escalating wildfire conditions.
With local emergency resources facing challenging situations, officials are strictly prohibiting all outdoor burning to protect residents, property, and first responders. Read more below.
The mandatory order follows a week of close monitoring by the Saline County Office of Emergency Management and state partners. According to Judge Brumley, unfavorable and dangerous weather patterns have created an environment that puts local fire and emergency resources in a difficult position to maintain adequate fire safety across the county.
“We must take every precaution to prevent additional fires,” Judge Brumley stated in the official decree. “For the safety of our first responders, residents, and property, no burning is allowed.”
County officials are urging the public to take the strict order seriously and are instructing residents to report any unauthorized burning activities immediately.
The official decree comes just one day after the Saline County Office of Emergency Management issued a separate public notice, urging residents to maintain a heightened sense of awareness regarding fire safety and conditions not conducive to burning.
The countywide burn ban will remain in effect indefinitely. Emergency management officials will continue to monitor the status of the wildfire threat, and the county will provide updates to the public as soon as environmental conditions improve.
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