The Board of County Commissioners approved a county-wide stage one fire ban starting Thursday, preventing the use of fireworks over the July 4 weekend. 

Commissioner Ben Tisdel requested the board discuss the issue at the meeting Tuesday. He said neighboring counties were issuing or considering issuing the bans. 

“I think that we probably need to consider going into Stage One (restrictions) if not this week then probably at least by next week,” said Sheriff Lance FitzGerald, who is in charge...