***UPDATE*** We've noticed a lot of people are thinking that the local Elmore County Burn Ban has been lifted. That is NOT the case. According to Chief Moore we are still in the high risk category and should expect the burn ban to remain in effect into October or until we see a significant amount of moisture.
The story below is in reference to state and federal lands.


Land management agencies to lift Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in southwest Idaho
BOISE, Idaho - With cooler temperatures lowering the threat of wildfires, state and federal land management agencies will lift Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on all lands within southwest Idaho effective Sept. 21, 2018 beginning at 12:01 a.m.
The Stage 1 fire restrictions will be lifted in the Treasure Valley, West Central Mountains, Snake/Weiser River, and Owyhee Mountains of Idaho, which includes all federal, state and private forestland and rangeland in:
Ada, Adams, Canyon, Gem, Payette, Elmore, Boise, Valley, Washington and Owyhee Counties.
Within Washington County, all Bureau of Reclamation lands surrounding Mann Creek Reservoir
Within Valley County, all Bureau of Reclamation lands surrounding Lake Cascade.
Within Elmore and Boise counties, all Bureau of Reclamation lands surrounding Arrowrock and Anderson Ranch reservoirs.
These restrictions are being lifted by agencies managing or providing wildland fire protection, including the U.S Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL).