Ada County Commissioners have voted 2-1 to ban fireworks in unincorporated areas of the county due to the ongoing drought. This decision aims to mitigate the risk of wildfires in the region. The ban will affect approximately 847 square miles of the county, home to over 63,000 people.

Background on the Ban

This is not the first year the commissioners have implemented such a ban, as they have done so for the past ten years. The decision is made in response to the lack of snowpack, which has led to a severe drought in the state. The commissioners’ action is intended to protect the community from the heightened risk of wildfires during the Fourth of July season.

For those looking for more information on the ban and its implications, the county has provided a link with detailed information on the affected areas and the reasoning behind the decision.

Original reporting: 580 KIDO Talk Radio (Boise) — read the source article.