Brush fire barrage leads to Montgomery County burn ban

(Red Oak) — Continued dry conditions and a rash of brush fires are taking a toll on KMAland firefighters. As a result, Montgomery County is the latest in KMAland to declare an open burning ban until further notice. Montgomery County Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Hamman tells KMA News the continuing drought and high winds make conditions ripe for brush fires. “Obviously, we haven’t received much of any moisture over the winter,” said Hamman. “Springtime rains have been few and far between for some. Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve just had a rash of grass fires, field fires, rubbish…