The three Fire District 13 commissioners threw water on the hopes of residents who want to withdraw from the district.

About 15 of the more than 100 residents of the north east corner of District 13 who want to join Fire District 2 instead attended the commission meeting last week, even though the meeting was held a day earlier than originally scheduled.

The commissioners adopted a resolution not to take any action on the residents’ petition for withdrawal until the petition signers post a bond large enough to cover all expenses related to the detachment, including an election.

District Chief...