According to Frisco City Fire Department Officials, the burn ban was put into effect earlier this week and will continue until the area is saturated with measurable rain.
“Until we get some significant rainfall, the burn ban will remain in place,” officers said. “Dry weather is the key ingredient for grass, brush and forest fires. We are hoping the ban will help prevent these fires from occurring.”
Outdoor burning is prohibited when a “burn ban” is in effect, officials said.
“It’s a penalty if they get caught burning and it causes harm to someone else’s property,” . “We are just hoping everyone will abide by our rules.”
There are other options for residents in the city limits besides burning for deposal of debris such as leaves, limbs and other brush. Employees with the city’s Street & Sanitation Department pick up the debris weekly if it placed beside the roadway in a pile. When the burn ban is lifted, officials said burning is allowed for recreational purposes, cooking or warmth; disposal of trees, brush, grass and leaves and forest, range and wildlife management purposes.
Burning of tires, shingles, plastic and rubber that is not packaging, insulated wire, treated lumber, furniture, carpet, appliances, non-wood construction/demolition materials, chemical wastes, heavy oils and explosive materials is not allowed. If caught, violators can face possible fines.
Despite a few showers late Friday afternoon, the burn ban remains in effect.
“We hope to get some rain soon, so we can lift it, but right now it is too dry,” they said.
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