An open burn ban has been issued for Kansas City, Kan.
A spokesman for the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department stated that because of high winds and dry conditions today, the Fire Department is asking all residents who have burn permits for today to refrain from any outdoor burning until further notice.
Anyone who has a burn permit for today may go to the nearest fire station to request a burn permit for whenever the burn ban is lifted, the spokesman said.
Outdoor burn permits must be issued 24 hours before the three-day burn permit starts.
The National Weather Service forecast for March 31 indicates high winds for most of the day, causing concern for outdoor fires, the Fire Department spokesman said.