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Commissioners adopt countywide burn ban amid heightened wildfire risk

Jefferson County Board of Commissioners · July 6, 2026
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Summary

Emergency Management and Central Fire leadership recommended a countywide burn ban citing recent local fires and hot, dry forecasts; the board adopted Resolution #2026-39 unanimously.

Emergency Management Director Rebecca Squires and Central Fire Chief Nic White recommended the board implement a countywide burn ban to reduce human-caused wildfire risk given recent local fires and a hot, dry forecast.

Commissioner Clark read Resolution #2026-39 on the record and moved to adopt it. Commissioner Young seconded and the motion passed on a unanimous roll call. The minutes record staff and commissioners discussed regional burn restrictions and the need to reduce potential ignition sources.

The resolution imposes countywide restrictions as described in the record; the minutes do not include the full text of the resolution beyond its number, so readers should consult the county resolution file for specific prohibitions and exemptions.

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