09/18/2017
Community Relations Officer Ashley MooreCommunity Relations Officer Ashley Moore, Seminole CountyAGENCY
Burning Yard Debris
Escaped debris burning is one of the leading causes of wildfires in Florida.
WHAT IS YARD DEBRIS?
Yard waste is vegetative debris such as grass clippings, brush, leaves, tree limbs, palm fronds, etc., that are a result of yard maintenance.
YOU MAY BURN IF:
•You meet the required setbacks and no local, city or county ordinances prohibit burning.
•The yard waste was generated on your property and it will fit in an 8-foot diameter pile or non-combustible container.
•Fire is ignited after 9:00 a.m. eastern time is extinguished one hour before sunset
OUTDOOR BURNING TIPS:
•Check with your local Florida Forest Service office to make sure it is legal to burn in your area.
•Make sure you meet the required setbacks.
•Clear an area down to bare soil around your pile to prevent the fire from spreading.
•Burn only yard waste, no household garbage (paper products), treated lumber, plastics, rubber materials, tires, pesticides, paint, and aerosol containers.
•Don’t burn on windy days.
•Never leave a fire unattended.
•Keep a water hose or shovel handy in case your fire escapes.
•Make sure smoke does not obstruct visibility on nearby roads.
•Be sure fire is completely out before you leave.
REMINDERS:
•If your fire escapes, you may be liable for costs of suppression and damage to the property of others.
•Piles greater than 8 feet in diameter will require contacting the Florida Forest Service.
Any questions please contact The Orlando Forestry District at 407-888-8760, or visit
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