County issues burn ban

  • As the sun sets beyond the trees, Bethel Acres firefighters douse the hotspots of a fire on Dec. 22. With neighboring Fire Departments on scene including McLoud, Shawnee, and Tecumseh, the departments worked together to get the fire under control, saving the homes. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun
    As the sun sets beyond the trees, Bethel Acres firefighters douse the hotspots of a fire on Dec. 22. With neighboring Fire Departments on scene including McLoud, Shawnee, and Tecumseh, the departments worked together to get the fire under control, saving the homes. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun
    A burn ban is in place for all of Pottawatomie County. The resolution to invoke the ban was approved during the Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, County Commission meeting and became effective immediately.Emergency Management Director Aaron Scott said there are very specific criteria found in state statutes that must be met before a burn ban can be issued.County commissioners can pass a bur...

    To access content, please login.