Learn before you Burn

5/5/2021 (Permalink)

Practice safety when buring yard debris

It’s officially Spring and most of us are out cleaning up the remnants of winter. Trimming bushes, cutting brush and gathering up branches and debris from the many storms that have we have experienced over the past few weeks. Chances are you have a nice burn pile ready to go, but make sure you are ready to burn your brush safely.  Keep the burn pile small, your pile may be 10 feet tall but start with smaller branches and gradually add bigger branches, this will keep your fire more manageable Your fire should be at least 75 feet away from your home – and make sure you have quick access to a water source. Never leave your fire unattended or attempt to burn your brush in windy conditions.  Check with your state and local Forestry Commission prior to burning outdoors. There may be local ordinances for open burning, so prior approval may be necessary. Learn before you burn and make safety your priority when dealing with any type of fire.