Sheridan County Enacts Partial Fire Restrictions

During their regular meeting Tuesday, the Sheridan County Commission voted to enact partial fire restrictions in the county which took effect at 9:30 that morning.

County Fire Warden Chris Thomas asked the commissioners to approve the restrictions.

According to a release from the county commission, in response to public comments, there is language that allows for small “recreational” fires at residences with 15 feet of inflammables around the fire. This should allow for a small fire in green back yards for cooking, warmth, religious, ceremonial, or other special purposes.

The restrictions are similar to previous years and apply to all open burning outside of incorporated cities and Federal lands within the County, which may have their own restrictions.

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

Use of fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited.

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

For more information go to:

https://www.sheridancounty.com/depts/fire-protection-districts/