Council signals support for temporary fireworks ban amid elevated fire danger
Council members agreed by consensus to pursue a temporary prohibition on fireworks this season and directed the town attorney to prepare documentation for a possible local emergency declaration, citing limited firefighting resources and high fire risk.
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During the June 24 meeting, Fairfield council members discussed fireworks restrictions in light of a heightened fire season and limited regional firefighting resources. Councilmen Michael Weber, Tyler Thomas and Richard Cameron each voiced support for prohibiting fireworks for the season, citing rapid-spread risk across fields, hay, livestock areas, and nearby homes.
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