Red Flag Warning Prompts Ban On All Burn Permits In Durango
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DURANGO, Colo. (CBS4) - Hot and dry weather is prompting a total ban on burn permits in Durango, according to the fire department there.
High wind, low humidity, and dry fuels are to blame for the burn ban. Durango Fire is suspending burn permits through Friday. They are also "highly discouraging" any agricultural burning.
RED FLAG - Continues for Thursday and Friday. Due to Red Flag Weather Warning with high wind, low humidity, and dry fuels all DFPD Burn Permits are suspended for these days and Agricultural Burning is highly discouraged. #NoBurnDay #Durango @LaPlataCountyCO @CityofDurango pic.twitter.com/lrxIqxtAF9
— Durango Fire Rescue (@DurangoFire) June 26, 2019
Extreme heat and low humidity is expected at least through the weekend.
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