Hays Post
The Ellis County burn ban will go back into effect on Monday.
Ellis County Director of Fire and Emergency Management Darren Myers said Thursday that with the warm weather forecast for the next several days, the ban will be reinstated Monday.
The Ellis County Commission voted to enact burn ban at its April 11 meeting and, following a significant amount of rain, Myers temporarily lifted the ban on April 18.
Myers said people will have the weekend if they need to finish any outdoor burning.
Anyone wanting to perform an outdoor burn still should contact the county’s communications department for permission.
Once the burn ban goes into effect, anyone found to be in violation of the burn ban can be charged with a misdemeanor and, if convicted, could face a fine of up to $500.