The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners approved a Council Resolution Wednesday night to implement Stage I fire restrictions.
The restriction will be in effect 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
The Dillon Area Restrictions and Closure Group also recently adopted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.
In a press release, officials said the restrictions are a result of extended periods of hot, dry, and windy conditions coupled with low relative humidity and no considerable precipitation in the forecast.
Fire Chief Jeff Miller submitted a letter to Chief Executive Dave Palmer and the Council of Commissioners requesting a suspension of the rules and asking them for their consideration to adopt a Council Resolution, which will authorize the Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions and then upgrade restrictions as deemed necessary.