Due to the recent rains and changed weather conditions, the open burning ban for unincorporated Johnson County was rescinded Tuesday, September 25, by the Johnson County Board of Commissioners after consultation with the county fire inspector and rural fire district chiefs.

The lifting of the burning ban, which was imposed on July 2, becomes effective immediately. The action follows a temporary suspension of the open burning ban that was issued September 4 and ended September 25, paving the way for a permanent lifting of the ban.

More information is available by contacting Jerry Mallory, Building Codes Official for the Johnson County Department of Planning, Codes, and Development, at (913) 715-2200 or jerry.mallory@jocogov.org.