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Sheridan County Approves Partial Fire Restrictions

July 20, 2022

Sheridan County’s Commissioners have implemented partial fire restrictions set to take effect this Friday, July 22 beginning at 8 a.m.

County Fire Warden Chris Thomas came before the commissioners and discussed his recommendation to adopt the restrictions.

According to a release from the commission, the restrictions are the same as last year and apply to all open burning outside of incorporated cities. Federal lands within the County may have their own restrictions.

The County restrictions provide guidance when welding, grinding, branding, and use of burn barrels.

Discharge of all fireworks is strictly prohibited, unless a Permit for Supervised Public Display of Fireworks is granted by the Board of County Commissioners.

There is language that allows for small “recreational” fires at residences with 15 feet of green grass or cleared of flammables around the fire.

This allows for a small fire in green back yards for cooking, warmth, religious, ceremonial, or other special purposes.

The restrictions will remain in effect until removed, usually when cooler and wetter weather arrives in the fall.

For more information go to www.sheridancounty.com/depts/fire-protection-districts/

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