REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — The Madison Fire Department, in conjunction with the Board of County Commissioners, has declared a temporary open fire ban for all county residents. This critical measure will be in effect until September 30th.

"Madison Fire Department has the expectation this burn ban will heighten the public's awareness of the extreme fire conditions we are in," said Chief Corey Child in a press release . "We are hopeful that following the restrictions outlined in this ban will lessen our chances of a large fire in Madison County. The current indices of low fuel moisture and low relative humidity indicate any fire started in Madison County has a high probability of resulting in a large fire."

Understanding the Restrictions

During this temporary ban, all forms of open burnin

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