Council considers drought resolution for fireworks

LIND – Town council discussed drafting an ordinance or resolution to restrict fireworks in the case of extremely dry conditions at their July 13 meeting.

Mayor Paula Bell said Lind Fire Chief Kevin Starring was unable to attend the meeting due to working late.

“Kevin asked to be part of the council meeting before the July 4 celebration, which was right after the fire that happened at Paha and Lind,” Bell said. “At that time, he was concerned with the fire aspect.”

Bell said the fire chief did not think the council needed to ban fireworks, but get an ordinance or resolution in place so they can...