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County fire chiefs urge ordinance requiring notice before open burns; supervisors set public hearing
Jefferson County Board of Supervisors · March 24, 2025
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Summary
County fire chiefs proposed an open-burning ordinance that would require callers to notify county dispatch with location, acreage and mitigation details before controlled burns; supervisors referred the draft to the county attorney and set a public hearing for review.
Local fire officials told the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors that recent grass and brush fires, combined with dry conditions and high winds, have strained volunteer departments and prompted a request for clear notification requirements.
The draft ordinance would require residents to call…
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