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Board hears warnings about dry conditions, asks staff to research local burning ordinance options
Summary
Henry County public safety officials warned of rapidly drying conditions and recent ground fires; supervisors asked staff to research potential localized burning restrictions or zoning-based controls for high-risk roads.
Henry County public-safety officials warned the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 28, 2025 that dry conditions have increased wildfire risk and that recent ground fires strained volunteer resources, prompting supervisors to ask staff to research options for localized burning restrictions.
Matt Tatum, Public Safety Director for Henry County, told the board that the state burn ban would take effect in a few days and that low humidity…
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