On Tuesday, the City of Caldwell enacted a burn ban within city limits as Canyon County officials weigh a county-wide ban.
According to the Caldwell Fire Department, crews have responded to “more than 40 fire-related incidents, highlighting the increasing demand on emergency resources and the elevated fire risk already being experienced across the region.”
Bryan Daniels, the Caldwell Fire Chief, said the decision to implement the burn ban was based on current fire conditions in addition to the department’s mandate “to reduce preventable risk wherever possible.”…