Open burn ban effective July 1 for parts of Pocatello
A ban on certain types of fires will be put in place for parts of Pocatello beginning Saturday.
All open burning of solid fuels such as wood, paper or charcoal within the Wildland-Urban Interface Areas of the Gate City will be put on hold because of current fire danger and fuel moisture levels.
Fire Chief David Gates said the use of gas fire pits and/or charcoal briquettes or gas grills when used in appliances designed for food preparation are exempted from the prohibition.
The ban will remain in place until October 1 or until it is repealed.
