The Latah County Commissioners are urging local municipalities and fire districts to restrict the use of personal fireworks.
The board issued a statement Wednesday noting that the Idaho Department of Lands has upgraded the local wildfire risk to “very high.” The commissioners are asking residents to avoid shooting off fireworks and outdoor fires. They note that fireworks are not permitted on public lands.
The board is also reminding the public that the Latah County Sheriff’s Office can cite people for illegal fireworks.