Draft outdoor-burning rules discussed; fire chief stresses strict enforcement and nuisance-smoke policy
Council discussed a draft regulation on temporary outdoor burning and charcoal grills; the fire chief testified Kingston already prohibits many open burns, explained enforcement practice and urged clear standards tied to safe distances and containment.
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Council members reviewed a draft addressing temporary outdoor burning and outdoor cooking, including charcoal grills and fire pits, and discussed when a municipal burn ban should be triggered by state-rated fire danger levels.
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