Willard City has reaffirmed its recurring summer ban on open flames and fireworks in the eastern portion of the city, citing ongoing fire risk due to dry conditions. Ordinance 2023-05, which was first passed in July 2023, imposes seasonal restrictions from June 1 to Oct. 1 of each year for areas east of U.S. Highway 89. The ordinance prohibits all open fires except in designated areas, as well as the use of fireworks, tracer ammunition, or any pyrotechnic devices. The restricted zone includes all of Willard east of Highway 89 to the eastern city limits. This area covers the wildland...

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