Governor Jim Pillen has issued a new series of documents to address ongoing weather conditions and areas that have been impacted by multiple wildfires across the state. Four of the largest fires have collectively burned more than 800,000 acres of land.
A new proclamation declares emergencies in counties associated with the following fires: Morrill, Cottonwood, and Anderson Bridge. The Road 203 Fire, impacting Blaine and Thomas counties, was managed by federal authorities and therefore, was not included in the newest proclamation for state resources.
In addition to that proclamation, Gov. Pillen has also issued two new executive orders. The first one (26-08) continues the timeframe by which fire chiefs or their designated members are prohibited from issuing permits for open burning anywhere in the state.
