By Shannon McKone on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 in More Top Stories
BURNS – Be cautious when open debris burning. While burning, when and where allowed, is a great way to clear dead vegetation and clean up around your home, there are some precautionary steps that should be taken to avoid having a small fire turn into a wildfire
The City of Burns has offered the following tips to consider when burning:
•Burn early in the day and check weather for afternoon or next day wind conditions.
•Have proper personnel, equipment and water supply with you, and always make sure the area is cold to the touch before leaving.
•Checking the following day is also important as stumps or roots may be holding heat that could re-ignite.
When you are burning, you are responsible for suppression. If a fire does get out of control, call 911 immediately
To purchase a burn permit you can contact the City of Burns Fire Department at 541-573-2320