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Board member urges study of countywide no‑burn restrictions as drought concerns grow
Summary
Board member Mr. Tassoni raised drought, high winds and low humidity as drivers for considering a county no‑burn restriction and asked colleagues to discuss possible policies to help rural firefighters and reduce field fires.
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. — At the Oct. 9 Winnebago County Board meeting, board member Mr. Tassoni urged the board to consider countywide no‑burn restrictions during periods of extreme drought, citing recent field fires and calls from rural residents.
"Over the recent past couple months, the drought, the high winds, the low humidity ... I've had a couple of calls from residents in my district ... I've…
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