Burn permits may be on chopping block

The county is considering a change to its fire restrictions, removing the option for individuals to request permits to burn during a ban period.

The provision is causing more issues than it’s solving, the county commissioners believe.

Fire Warden Charlie Harrison brought up the issue last week when he mentioned that county residents will often request permits during a fire ban period. No matter the person’s history, level of experience or circumstances, he said, he cannot grant one when conditions are dangerous.

Commissioner Fred Devish commented that he recently spoke with an individual who w...