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Show Forests Closed To Fireworks According to local forest ranger Ken Bower the time is at hand in Millard county when we can expect ex-pect fires in the low juniper-cheat grass foothills. All that is needed, he says, is a start from a careless care-less smoker, camper or firecracker enthusiast. ed to all fireworks from July 1 un-an un-an explosive fire condition as the summer progresses. The vegetation vegeta-tion and other fire fuels on lower elevations are already badly dried and that on the higher levels will soon be in a similar condition unless un-less moisture is received. In order to prevent as many fires as possible the forest will be clos- mind the people once again that til further notice. "We wish to remind re-mind the peeople once again that in Utah it is unlawful to throw away burning cigarettes, cigars, matches, pipeheels, fireworks or other ignited substances on any land cover which will carry fire," he says. He urges that everyone do all in his power to prevent fires; if they should occur take immediate action to extinguish them. There are 1 to 3 per diem fireguards in each locality adjacent to the forest. for-est. Learn from your postmaster who these men are. |