Fire restrictions eased but some limits continue

With the arrival of lower temperatures and more moisture, the restrictions on burning in Jefferson County have lessened, but not been removed entirely. 

On August 30 the commission shut down all campfires on private lands in the county, adopting Stage One fire restrictions. 

On Friday the commission revised restrictions but kept Stage One restrictions in place for most burning. The revised restrictions exempt burning ditch banks and stubble for agricultural producers who have a valid burning permit, have fire suppression equipment on hand, and notify the county dispatch center and local fire department before conducting the burn.