PEMBROKE — For the first time in 23 years, Gov. Chris Sununu said he anticipates announcing a severe drought law soon throughout the state.

He asked members of the Executive Council Wednesday to be prepared to vote by phone on a unique emergency law to prohibit outdoor fires near public woodlands to prevent forest fires.

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