Burn ban still in effect

Elmore City fire crews responding to a grass fire earlier this year. Photo courtesy of Elmore City Fire Dept.
Elmore City fire crews responding to a grass fire earlier this year. Photo courtesy of Elmore City Fire Dept.

Garvin County Commissioners voted to keep a countywide burn ban in effect during their regular meeting Monday.

Prior to voting, the Board of County Commissioners heard from Garvin County Emergency Management Director Dave Johnson, who recommended continuing the ban.

“My position on this right now is until we get green grass, or we get some significant moisture that stays wet, the fire danger is enou…