Fire department announces ban on open burning
In response to the recent drought conditions and potential for wildland fires, effective immediately, any open burning within the City of Coshocton will be prohibited as allowed by Coshocton City Ordinance 1505.13.
Open burning that will be offensive or objectionable because of smoke or odor emissions due to atmospheric conditions or when local circumstances make such fire hazardous shall be prohibited. The fire department has the authority to order extinguishment of the fire.
The City of Coshocton will use guidance as outlined in the ban on open burning in surrounding counties as issued by the State Fire Marshal Order.
Prohibited activities are: Any open burning of trash, debris, waste, combustibles, leaf piles or similar vegetation; Campfires and bonfires; Throwing down or discarding lit or smoldering material, such as matches or cigarettes; Using or discharging any type of fireworks; Live-fire training events; Flame effect(s) based displays or exhibitions, including sky lanterns and cold spark machines; and Using spark-or heat-producing devices for recreational purposes.
Acceptable open flame-related activities include indoor cooking, outdoor cooking with electric stoves/cooking elements or propane/liquid fueled cooking as permitted in this order, and use of non-flame based heating or electrical devices.
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