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By Rebecca Dopp
Times-News Correspondent

Casey Reynolds, Juab Special Service Fire District Chief, and Lynn Bateman, Levan Fire Chief, addressed the Levan Town Council about the town adopting the state policy concerning fire burning.

Bateman said that the state has a closed fire season proclamation that each town must adopt. The town can make it more strict, but not less strict. This proclamation basically covers how and when a person can safely burn.

According to Reynolds, the fire chiefs didn't have a clear-cut direction from the towns on how to enforce the laws. This is where the policies came into effect.

Reynolds stated that now it is up to the towns to decide how to issue the permits.

Rod Wankier made the motion to adopt the state closed fire season proclamation. Those who want to obtain a burn permit must contact the Levan Fire Chief as well as calling the Sheriff's Office to inform them of any burning.