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Resident warns of wildfire risk from frequent fireworks as summer dryness persists
Summary
A resident told commissioners that frequent fireworks and unmaintained yards of absent summer residents are creating fire risks; the sheriff’s office has been responding and commissioners agreed to coordinate cleanup and enforcement.
During public comment, a resident (Speaker 6) urged the commission to address widespread fireworks use and dry yards that increase wildfire risk.
Speaker 6 said fireworks had been going off nonstop in their area and recounted a small fire that neighbors extinguished before the sheriff was needed. “It is so dry out there,” the speaker said, and asked whether the sheriff’s department could increase patrols next year. Commissioners and staff said the sheriff has been responding when called and suggested coordinating with neighboring jurisdictions and county code efforts to encourage cleanup of dry properties belonging to absent summer residents.
Commissioners directed staff to discuss options with the sheriff and other partners and to follow up where feasible. No formal enforcement action was taken during the meeting; the comment was recorded for staff follow-up.
