The county is updating its wildfire protection plan to keep residents safe from fire risks.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 8 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before.
Costs for developers may increase slightly to meet the new, more stringent safety requirements.
All county residents benefit from improved fire safety and reduced risk of property damage.
Nearby residents may experience temporary noise or traffic during operations.
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Firefighters from local, state and federal agencies are responding to the Rocky Pass Fire in western Box Elder County, which has burned approximately 81 acres of trees, timber and brush on Bureau of Land Management land as of Sunday evening.