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Madison County Board rescinds temporary fire prohibition as conditions improve
Summary
County Administrator recommended rescinding the April 14 fire prohibition due to recent rainfall and higher humidity; the Board voted unanimously to lift the ban and discussed improving public notification and possible ordinance clarifications.
Madison County officials rescinded a temporary fire prohibition at the April 28 Board meeting after staff reported improved weather and vegetation conditions. The County Administrator recommended lifting the prohibition enacted April 14, citing recent rainfall, increased humidity and seasonal vegetation growth as the primary reasons for the change.
Supervisors approved the rescission unanimously and discussed future steps, including reviewing the fire-prohibition ordinance to clarify applicability to certain devices and improving public-notification methods (HyperReach, website alerts, and informational inserts). The Board asked staff to examine outreach improvements so residents receive timely notice should conditions warrant re-implementation of a prohibition.
The decision does not preclude future restrictions; staff noted the underlying ordinance may be revised to define covered devices and notification procedures.
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