Commissioners move to impose burn ban after reports of increased fires

Aug 6, 2026

A commissioner moved to impose a burn ban, citing more fires in nearby areas; the court had a motion and second and advanced the item for action.

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During routine business, a commissioner raised a motion to impose a county burn ban after noting increased fires in nearby areas. The mover said nearby counties have enacted bans and argued the county should preemptively restrict open burning to reduce fire risks; another commissioner seconded.

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