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Burn ban lifted
INEZ — Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty has lifted a burn ban initially imposed on Sept. 9 following substantial rainfall and cooler temperatures. “Residents must still adhere to state regulations restricting open burning during fire hazard season,” Lafferty said Thursday in an executive order. The fall fire hazard season runs from Oct. 1 to Dec.…
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Burn ban in effect in Martin County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County is officially under a burn ban. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty signed the executive order Monday citing the surge in forest fires statewide, a looming dry stretch, and growing concerns over public safety. “These conditions also add a heightened risk to our firefighters and threaten the natural resources of Martin…
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