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City, county officials discuss fire restrictions as fireworks window opens
OGDEN — City officials are gaining a better understanding of why a set of fire restrictions were imposed on the city last week while the Ogden City Fire Department seeks ways to better clarify restrictions to the public in the future. During Tuesday's work session before the scheduled Ogden City Council meeting, Fire Chief Mike Mathieu and Fire Marshal Kevin Brown briefed council members and other staff on the restrictions that were implemented June 24 and extend through Oct. 15, or when moisture levels improve. Restrictions include "a ban on fireworks and open flames in certain ...