Residents urge county to create clear open-burning ordinance after multiple fires
Residents told the commissioners that three recent fires and property damage show a gap in enforcement and asked the county to work with the county attorney and fire chief to draft a local open-burning ordinance with clear enforcement pathways.
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Residents from the Kimball/Kennelon area urged commissioners to adopt clear, local rules for open burning after describing three recent fires that damaged neighboring properties. A commenter speaking for local residents said the issue is not classic backyard burning but “fires that create a nuisance of pollution problem or a danger to neighboring homes and property,” and asked the county to define safe containerization, setbacks, and when extinguishment is required.
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