O’Fallon Fire Department warns residents to stop the open burning of yard waste

During this ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the O’Fallon Fire Department is requesting all residents serviced by the department to cease the open burning of yard waste.

Over the last two weeks, over half of the department’s responses were to controlled burns that got out of control or controlled burns that produced enough smoke where by other residents called to report suspected brush fires or house fires.

Residents living within O’Fallon city limits are reminded of the city’s existing ordinance which precludes the open burning of yard waste year round. Residents in Shiloh are currently under a village imposed temporary ban on open burning of yard waste.

Although not currently banned from burning, I’d ask those residents who live within St. Clair County jurisdiction to also refrain from burning.

BBQ grills and recreational burn pits are still approved, but keep these items 15 feet from your home.