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Anderson County judge issues 7-day burn ban over drought
Anderson County Judge Carey G. McKinney has issued a seven-day burn ban because of drought conditions.
Anderson County Judge Carey G. McKinney issued a burn ban on Friday due to drought conditions. The declaration lasts seven days.
According to the burn ban order signed by McKinney, the county judge found that conditions in all parts of the county create a public safety hazard. The order says outdoor burning would make that hazard worse.
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