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Union County fire marshal urges residents to get free burn permits, follow safety rules

3204303 · May 7, 2025
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John Williams, Union County Fire Marshal, told residents to obtain free burn permits online, stay with fires, keep burns at least 25 feet from structures, avoid using fuels, check air-quality color days, and noted penalties for violating burn laws can reach $25,000.

John Williams, Union County Fire Marshal, reminded residents to obtain free burn permits before burning yard debris and to follow specific safety and air-quality rules.

Williams said this season brings increased yard cleanup and offered concrete safety measures to reduce fire risk and avoid penalties. "This is the time of year that people are picking up leaves and trimming limbs and…

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