FIRE DANGER MOVED TO VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER RISK LEVEL
From Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners:
Due to current atmospheric and field conditions an escalation of the fire danger risk level is necessary. The fire danger risk level of VERY HIGH is now in effect. In coordination, County Fire Chiefs and the County Fire Marshal agree that conditions warrant this declaration. Several factors are at play in this decision, including but not limited to input received from DNR, ORCCA, NWS, and other state, federal, and local agencies.
During an observance of VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD all restrictions from lower levels are in effect in addition to:
• Outdoor burning and outdoor open flame devices are prohibited without a permit, unless listed in subsection (ii) below, or approved in writing by the fire marshal. JCC 8.72.040 (5)(d)(i)
• Permits are NOT required for use of commercially made listed and labeled propane or pellet feed barbeque devices used at a residence or stoves or fireplaces used WITHIN a residence. JCC 8.72.040 (5)(d)(ii).
This fire danger risk level and restrictions are in effect until atmospheric and field conditions fall to an acceptable level for a length of time to determine that the threat has lessened and that risk to residents, property, and emergency responders has subsided to acceptable levels.
