The below burn ban has been rescinded as of Monday, April 27th. All burning must comply with our ordinance and open burning requirements. See Open Burning for more.
On March 27, 2020, the Fire Authority issued a ban in conjunction with the State Fire Marshal and Michigan DNR in an effort to limit our responder’s exposure during the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. This has led to countless calls into the stations from citizens with questions and complaints about open burning rules. The initial ban that was issued has since been clarified. If you are going to burn, the following safety requirements must be complied with and recommendations considered prior to burning:
- All fires must be at least 25’ from any structure for small fires (3’) and 50’ for larger fires (4-5’).
- They must be contained in a ring or a pit.
- They must have a means of extinguishing and be in constant attendance by an adult.
Please see the below pdf for more information and FAQ’s: