Council advances changes to open‑burning code, Fire Chief moves cutoff to midnight

Feb 10, 2026

Council advanced Bill 1774 to a third reading after Fire Chief Singh proposed revisions: recreational fires clarified, the nightly cutoff moved from 10 p.m. to midnight, a 25‑foot setback remains but can be waived by the fire official, and a list of prohibited materials was confirmed.

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The council voted to move amendments to the city's open‑burning rules to a third reading after Fire Chief Singh walked members through revisions aimed at balancing public safety and reasonable recreational use.

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