Burn restrictions incoming

A partial burn ban is set to go into effect on July 5, imposing caution on county residents as the summer kicks into full swing and the danger of wildfire increases. Anticipating a potentially severe to extreme fire situation throughout the county due to a heavy fuel load and dry conditions, the restrictions were approved by the county commissioners on Thursday and aim to offset situations that could over-extend the county’s firefighting capabilities.

County Fire Warden Doug Leis will be imposing restrictions that prohibit the discharge of fireworks and the use of exploding target devices...