Burn ban starting in Beaver Creek Park

The Hill County Park Board has issued a ban on all campfires within Beaver Creek Park that will go into effect Friday at 12:01 a.m. and remain in place until more rain and moisture temper the dry conditions. Park Board Chair Steve Mariani said today.

Mariani said the board voted unanimously to put the ban in place.

“It was an easy decision. it is the best thing for all of us,” Mariani said. “For the time being it is the best thing for us.”

He added that Park Superintendent Chad Edgar and park employees will enforce the ban and issue tickets to people who violate the ban.

Edgar said signs will...