The Deer Mountain Fire District Board has imposed a local fire ban district wide. The action was taken by the Board of Directors at a meeting June 7th. Deer Mountain Fire District Board President Byron Alsup said ample winter moisture created plenty of fire fuels, and weather in recent weeks has produced brisk winds, low relative humidity, and warmer temperatures.
Restrictions imposed by the fire ban prohibit all open fires, fireworks, and explosives within boundaries of the Deer Mountain Fire District in western Fremont County. Use of gas grills and propane gas stoves are still permitted but charcoal grill fires and campfires are prohibited.
The Fremont County Commissioners approved a resolution in April which granted authority to the Deer Mountain Fire District to impose fire restrictions when conditions warrant. Alsup said imposition of the fire ban came at the urging of a number of Deer Mountain residents who attended the Fire District Board meeting.
The Deer Mountain Fire District covers 236 square miles across western Fremont County.
Restrictions imposed by the fire ban prohibit all open fires, fireworks, and explosives within boundaries of the Deer Mountain Fire District in western Fremont County. Use of gas grills and propane gas stoves are still permitted but charcoal grill fires and campfires are prohibited.
The Fremont County Commissioners approved a resolution in April which granted authority to the Deer Mountain Fire District to impose fire restrictions when conditions warrant. Alsup said imposition of the fire ban came at the urging of a number of Deer Mountain residents who attended the Fire District Board meeting.
The Deer Mountain Fire District covers 236 square miles across western Fremont County.