RESOLUTION NO. 4260
CLOSURE OF OPEN BURNING IN RAVALLI COUNTY
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF RAVALLI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS established a Ravalli County local fire season on February 18, 2021, as per Resolution No. 4239; and
WHEREAS, fire danger in Ravalli County has been increasing and current forecasts predict hot and dry conditions in the area for the foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, current hot and dry conditions warrant open burning restrictions; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF RAVALLI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS held a duly noticed public meeting on July 01, 2021, in order to take public comment on the closure of open burning in Ravalli County; and
WHEREAS, the Ravalli County Fire Warden recommends restricting open burning in the interest of public health and safety for the County of Ravalli;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the BOARD OF RAVALLI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS shall prohibit open burning in Ravalli County through the Ravalli County Burn Permit System and closure of the Burn Permit System is hereby effective Friday, July 02, 2021 at 12:01 AM until further notice.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 01st DAY OF JULY, 2021.
BOARD OF RAVALLI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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