Chester County Declares Ban on Open Burning
Dry, sunny, windy weather has increased the chance of brush fires.
The Chester County Board of Commissioners has temporarily baned open burning for all Chester County residents and businesses, effective immediately. The 30-day ban is based on current weather conditions and forecasted conditions, as well as the recent wildfire in French Creek State Park. Gusting winds, combined with dry fields and forests have made conditions extremely unstable for open burning. Open burning of any combustible material outdoors in either a burn barrel (screened or unscreened), fire ring or on the ground is banned. This includes the burning of garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, paper and vegetation from land that has been cleared. The lack of green foliage in the spring, little rainfall, low humidity and sunny, …
Bob Byrne
4:56 pm on Saturday, April 14, 2012
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