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Elk County approves burn ban after Rural Fire warns of dry, windy conditions
Summary
The commission voted to impose a county burn ban until further notice after Rural Fire raised concerns about dry, windy weather; the motion carried 2-1 with Commissioner Hendricks recorded as abstaining.
Elk County commissioners voted to impose a burn ban until further notice after a request from the county’s Rural Fire representative, citing dry and windy conditions that increase wildfire risk.
Todd Winscher of Rural Fire asked the board to "issue a burn ban due to the dry and windy conditions," and noted Narcan training scheduled for Nov. 9, 2024. Commissioner Perry Russell moved to adopt a burn ban resolution and Chairman Jake Liebau seconded; the motion carried 2-1 with Commissioner Doug Hendricks recorded as abstaining. The commission did not specify an automatic review date in the recorded motion.
