County imposing fire restrictions

The Kootenai National Forest is imposing Stage I fire restrictions, which will go into effect 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 29. Sanders County will also move to Stage I restrictions on Saturday.

KNF stated in a press release that fire danger has been rated "very high" as temperatures in the 90s persist in the local area. The restrictions will be in effect until further notice. Sanders County Commissioners are set to vote Thursday on a resolution imposing the restrictions.

Under Stage I fire restrictions the following acts are prohibited:

1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a campfire. Fires solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG Fuels are authorized in areas that are barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the device.

2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

For more info on current fire restrictions, visit http://www.scledger.net.