PRESS RELEASE April 4, 2006
The fire department is issuing the following warning to all residents registered for open burning.
You must call for a permit every time you plan to burn. Remember that burning may be suspended at anytime due to unfavorable conditions.
Property owners who violate the open burning rules may be subject to having the permit issued revoked or in some cases be denied further open burning permits.
Please be aware that State regulations require that all fire be extinguished by 4:00 PM each day. There can be no smoke or hot coals. You must use water to extinguish the fire and turn the coals over with a shovel.
Additional rules include;
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A responsible adult must be in attendance during open burning at all times. |
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Fires may not be left unattended. Keep children away from the fire. |
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A suitable method of extinguishing the fire must be present such as a garden hose, rake and shovel or fire extinguisher. |
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A callback telephone number is required when issuing the permit and a telephone must be nearby in cases of emergency. |
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The fire department reserves the right to suspend the issuance of open burning permits at anytime it deems necessary in the interest of public safety. |
Please note that Open Burning ends on May 1st.
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