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Westmoreland supervisors enact countywide burn ban amid dry conditions
Summary
Citing dry conditions and fire risk, the board passed a resolution to enact a countywide burn ban effective the next day, with the ban to remain until conditions improve and the board rescinds the resolution.
The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors voted to enact a countywide burn ban after hearing from the interim county administrator that conditions are unusually dry and present a fire hazard.
Supervisor Henson moved to implement the burn‑ban resolution effective the day after the meeting and to keep it in place until conditions change; another supervisor seconded the motion. The board approved the resolution by unanimous voice vote.
The interim county administrator said resolutions and signage would be posted, and the board agreed the ban would remain in effect until staff and supervisors determine conditions have improved and the board votes to rescind it. No fines, exemptions or enforcement procedures were detailed during the discussion; those implementation details will be handled by staff under the adopted resolution.
The action was presented as a public‑safety measure; the board emphasized timely public notice and posting of the resolution so residents understand the effective date and any restrictions.
