IDAHO GOES DOWN Bonneville County commissioners have declared a county-wide fire ban effective Friday because of the high temperatures and low moisture levels.
A news release states that the burn prohibition will cease on September 30 and that a revised resolution may abolish it sooner.
The prohibition aims to lessen the likelihood of wildfires and the harm they can cause to people, property, and the economy in the states where they are released.
Campfires constructed on authorized pits at upgraded campgrounds, picnic areas, and designated smoking areas are exempt from the restriction.
When enjoying outdoor recreation, the commissioners are requesting that citizens exercise prudence and safety by making sure that cars are not parked on dry grass and that campfires are completely extinguished before departing.
This implies that during the burn prohibition, neither fireworks nor the usage of exploding targets are permitted.
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Until the fire prohibition is lifted, no burn permits will be granted.
Fires can spread quickly even though Bonneville County is not under a red flag warning.
After torrential rains swept over parts of eastern Idaho over the Fourth of July weekend, fire departments responded to about 22 fire reports.
A 20-acre wildfire in Idaho Falls is thought to have been started by pyrotechnics.
