[ARRL-OK] Re: Fireworks Banned By Burn Ban

[KE5EXY]

Thank goodness. I'm ready for some stiffer enforcement action to start in 
regards to this burn ban. It's getting old explaining to these hillbillies 
what a burn ban is after I've busted my butt and wasted an afternoon putting 
out these fires.

Matt
KE5EXY


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark D. Conklin N7XYO" <n7xyo at arrl.net>
To: <committee at tulsahamradio.org>; <WA5LVT at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2005 5:46 PM
Subject: [WA5LVT] Fireworks Banned By Burn Ban


> Fireworks Banned By Burn Ban
> Thursday December 29, 2005 4:15pm
>
> Oklahoma City (AP) - Oklahoma's statewide burn ban will put a damper on
> New Year's fireworks displays.
>
> State and local officials say individuals are prohibited from setting off
> fireworks over the New Year's holiday under a burn ban in effect since
> November 15th.
>
> Dozens of fires in the state have destroyed more than 50 homes and
> resulted in one death in recent days. An executive order signed by
> Governor Henry says it's unlawful to build a bonfire or burn trash or
> other material in all of the state's 77 counties.
>
> But some confusion has developed over the issue. A state fire official was
> quoted in a television story as saying the issue was unclear.
>
> Henry's spokesman, Paul Sund, says everybody appears to be on the same
> page after the governor's office talked to the state fire marshal.