HELENA, Mont. (AP) The Blackfeet Tribal Business Council has declared a state of emergency on the Blackfeet Reservation, due to extremely dry conditions, a rash of small grass fires, and a lack of water with which to fight them.
The council met with emergency services directors this afternoon before issuing restrictions, including an immediate ban on all outdoor smoking, open burning, campfires and fireworks.
The tribe's deputy disaster coordinator, Robert DesRosier, says volunteer firefighters responded to eight small fires yesterday, all caused by fireworks.
Officials also say Browning's water system is running low, and residents are being asked to forgo any outdoor water usage until further notice.
Information from: Ann James/KZIN-FM (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 07-06-07 2055CDT
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