HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/07/02 - Burn Restrictions and Regulations News Release PRESS RELEASE
Date: July 2, 10 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
In accordance with a policy adopted by the Mason County Commissioners to be
consistent with the Dept. of Natural Resources and restrict certain burning
activities when the National Fire Danger Rating System is at a moderate level,
effective 1201 AM on July 4, 2024, land clearing and residential burning shall be
prohibited on all Mason County lands not under DNR or Federal jurisdiction. Please
note that recreational burning (I.E., cooking fires using charcoal or firewood in a
metal, concrete or rock circle no larger than 3 feet in diameter) is still permitted.
However, it is anticipated as warmer weather continues, this activity will be
restricted in the near future. Also permitted are any propane fires. Your
cooperation in keeping Mason County fire safe is appreciated.