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Montezuma County officials warn of possible early fire ban, urge residents to burn small piles now
Summary
County commissioners, the emergency manager and sheriff warned that dry conditions and high winds could prompt an earlier-than-usual fire ban, urged residents to burn small piles now, and scheduled public outreach including a March 9 Coffee with the County slot.
Unidentified Speaker 1, presiding at the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners workshop, opened discussion of a possible early fire ban and said the county would begin coordinated public messaging to encourage residents to reduce hazard piles.
"This year is gonna be who knows? It's dry... When it dries out... we could have an early fire ban request," Unidentified Speaker 3 said, describing current conditions and high winds that increase wildfire risk. County speakers…
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