Pondera County lifts Stage 1 fire restrictions as conditions improve
March 01, 2026 | Pondera County , Montana
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Pondera County commissioners voted to lift Stage 1 fire restrictions that had been in place since July 24, 2024. The board adopted Resolution #8-2024/25 on Aug. 28, 2024 noting that weather conditions had improved due to increased moisture and cooler temperatures.
The resolution explains the county routinely issues burning permits for open burning of yard debris, stubble, grass and other similar materials and that Stage 1 restrictions were originally implemented because of extremely dry weather. The board recorded the lift of restrictions as adopted on a 2-0 vote, noting Commissioner Zane Drishinski was absent for the vote.
The minutes do not record additional limitations or a timeline for reimposition; the resolution is effective on passage per the minutes.
The resolution explains the county routinely issues burning permits for open burning of yard debris, stubble, grass and other similar materials and that Stage 1 restrictions were originally implemented because of extremely dry weather. The board recorded the lift of restrictions as adopted on a 2-0 vote, noting Commissioner Zane Drishinski was absent for the vote.
The minutes do not record additional limitations or a timeline for reimposition; the resolution is effective on passage per the minutes.
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