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Burn Leaves and Brush Piles Safely

Burn Leaves and Brush Piles Safely. • Consider composting or mulching. • Establish wide firebreaks around piles of leaves and brush to be burned. • Keep debris piles small, gradually adding to the fires as they burn down.

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Burn Leaves and Brush Piles Safely

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  1. Burn Leaves and Brush Piles Safely • Consider composting or mulching. • Establish wide firebreaks around piles of leaves and brush to be burned. • Keep debris piles small, gradually adding to the fires as they burn down. • Select burn locations away from overhanging branches and utility lines. • Keep water and equipment handy. •Don't burn outdoors during dry, windy weather. Stay informed about possible weather changes.

  2. Open Air Burning Regulations A person may not engage in open air burning except under the following conditions: There is a natural or constructed fire break at least 10 feet wide completely around the material to be burned that is free of flammable materials; Adequate personnel and equipment are present to prevent the fire from escaping; At least one responsible person remains at the location of the fire until the last spark is out; Burning occurs between the hours of 4:00 pm and 12:00 midnight EST. For more information contact the Maryland DNR Forest Service 301-880-2747

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