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Cleburne County officials urge residents to report household garbage burning after rising complaints
Summary
County officials and the Abernathy volunteer fire chief said illegal burning of household waste and improper use of convenience centers is increasing; staff outlined how residents can report violations so the county can issue citations and direct people to proper disposal options.
Justin, Abernathy volunteer fire chief, told the Cleburne County Commission that his crews are increasingly responding to calls about people burning household garbage in yards and barrels, creating recurring complaints and safety concerns.
“This is becoming more and more of a problem,” Justin said, noting that many calls are for smoking barrels that are not out of control but degrade neighborhood air and create workload and safety risks for emergency responders. He told commissioners that volunteer firefighters sometimes visit properties and that the visits can inflame tensions with residents.
County staff and commissioners described the current response process and what residents should report. County staff said the enforcement pathway begins with reporting a burned-trash…
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