Fire restrictions upgraded

Fire Warden Charlie Harrison and the Crook County Commissioners have made the decision to upgrade the county fire restrictions to stage two.

At this time, the fire situation throughout the county is considered to be severe to extreme due to a heavy fuel load and dry conditions.

This could create situations that over-extend the firefighting capacity of local government.

“The situation dictates that,” commented Commissioner Fred Devish last week, noting that it doesn’t seem as though the conditions are set to change any time soon.

Shawn Cochran, Bearlodge Ranger District, stated that the Forest...