Updates to Douglas County's Outdoor Burning Resolution & New Burn Hotline

Member for

10 years 7 months
First Name
Jillian
Last Name
Rodrigue
Job Title
DCEM Deputy Director
Phone Number
785-838-2459
Fax Number
785-832-5101
Submitted by jrodrigue on

Lawrence, Kansas - On July 8, 2015, Home Rule Resolution No. HR-15-7-3 was passed by the Board of County Commissioners. This resolution changed the process of burn bans in unincorporated areas and was necessary to promote fire safety and to protect persons and property from the dangers of open burning. After feedback from the community, Douglas County Emergency Management and the Douglas County Fire Chiefs provided recommended changes to the resolution which were approved by the County Commission on March 29, 2017.