PINEDALE — Fire restrictions were recently enacted in Sublette County at the recommendation of County Fire Warden Shad Cooper. Sublette County joins Sweetwater County and a number of other county governments in initiating the restrictions.

As large-scale fires like the Red Canyon Fire continue to burn in the state, drought conditions along with hot and windy weather have increased the danger of wildland fires. The restrictions restrict outdoor fires, fireworks and incendiary devices, with the following exceptions:

Campfires at residences or campsites, contained within an established fire ring, with a minimum 15’ radius cleared of all burnable materials.

Trash or refuse fires between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 a.m., inside containers provided with spark arresters, and located within a cl

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