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Before starting an open burn, you need to do the following:
· Contact 911
· Give your name
· Provide phone number or cell number
· Type of burning (i.e. pasture, stubble, waterway, brush piles, etc)
· Call when control burn is completed
Recommended rules for burns:
· No burning if wind exceeds 15 mph
· Fire breaks of at least 20 feet on all sides will be provided for field type fires.
· Non-field type fires will have 100 feet clearance from any structure
· The burn shall be supervised until fire is extinguished
· No burning of heavy smoke producing materials including oils, tires and tarpaper
· No burning of structures without approval of the fire department providing service to your location and/or Kansas Department of Health and Environment
· As a courtesy and the interest of public safety, it is recommended that you contact any residence in close proximity to the fire
· Trash barrel burning does not require you to call 911
Any questions regarding any type of burning in the unincorporated areas may contact the Emergency Management Office at 316-284-6910.
Any control burns within any city limit in Harvey County, you will need to contact your local city office.
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