Residents of Bucks County will have to postpone the customary bonfires and leaf-burning for a little while longer as fire officials crack down due to the persistently dry weather. The county has extended the initial month-long burn ban, which began on October 27, by an additional 15 days. This past Wednesday, officials made the decision that they wanted to suppress any sparks that would cause a more serious incident. Additionally, since they recently banned fireworks, keep those firecrackers in the box for the time being.
The prohibition’s details are rather clear-cut and strict: no open flames. We are referring to your rubbish burn barrels, the fall foliage heaps that everyone enjoys setting on fire, and the many branches and trash that you might not consider to burn. Your grilled burgers and franks, propane and gas stoves are fine, charcoal grills can continue to burn, and you are free to smoke your cigar or cigarette because tobacco use is not prohibited, according to the Bucks County official notice. If you want to tell ghost stories over a campfire, you’ll need to have a well-maintained fire ring, and even then, you’ll need to empty the area within five feet. After all, safety comes first.
The county didn’t come up with this idea overnight; according to the Bucks County official website, “top municipal fire officials from throughout Bucks County” worked hard to put these regulations in place because of an unusually dry fall season that they have been dealing with since late summer. In the meanwhile, if you believe you can get away with a small backyard fiesta and avoid detection, you might reconsider. According to state legislation, the first-time offenders face a hefty $100 punishment, and the second-time offenders may face much higher penalties.
Contact James O. Malley at the county commissioner’s office for more information and possibly a better idea of what could be at risk if you’re considering rebelling. You can reach him by phone at 215-348-6414 or via email at [email protected]. Keep in mind that these regulations are valid through the middle of December. That is what has been established to prevent the county from suffering a more severe burn than anyone could hope for.
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