Open Fire Burn Permits Halted Throughout City
As grass continues to brown out, home and business owners are at risk for accidental fires and should take necessary precautions.
Despite a significant rainfall over the weekend, hot temperatures and dry weather have increased the likelihood of grass or yard fires. As a result, the Greenfield Fire Department has halted the issuance of open fire permits throughout the city. "The dry conditions persist despite the rain we had earlier this week," Greenfield Fire Chief Jon Cohn said. "Open burning is no longer allowed. Great care should be taken even when correctly using fire pits and grills." Grills and portable fire pits can still be used, even though the lower third of the state, including Milwaukee County, has been classified as having a high forest fire risk by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Conditions are as bad, if not worse than early spring, when…
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