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Bronson Fire Department Seeing Increase In Illegal Burning Complaints
By: Mike Stiles - Thursday, December 8, 2022

(photo courtesy of Bronson Fire Department)

(BRONSON) – The Bronson Fire Department is experiencing an increase in the number of illegal burning complaints.

In a posting on the Department’s Facebook page, Bronson Fire Chief Scott Wilber says because of this increase, funding intended for responding to and alleviating emergencies are now being used to handle the illegal burns.

Wilber says the community can help by following the burning law set forth by the State of Michigan. First, citizens need a burn permit for anything larger than a campfire. If you live in the Bronson Fire District, please call 517-369-6475 and leave a message with your name, address, telephone number and a description of what you are burning.

If you are burning legal materials, leaving a message gives your a burn permit good for two days. Please wait for calm winds and stay within sight of the fire while it is burning.

In Noble, Gilead, Bronson, Bethel, Matteson and Batavia Townships, burning tree limbs, brush, stumps, evergreen needles, grass, and untreated paper is allowed. Burning of beekeeping equipment and untreated fruit or vegetable crates is allowed when done for disease prevention. Air quality regulations allow the burning of logs, brush, or charcoal for the purpose of food preparation or recreation (campfire). Burning of any material beyond those items is illegal.

Air quality and solid waste regulations prohibit the burning of buildings, as well as any construction and demolition waste.

Public Act 102 of 2012 prohibits the burning of household waste with the exception of untreated paper.

Open burning of any materials within the City of Bronson is prohibited by city ordinance. Small campfires are allowed in an approved container by permit issued by the Bronson Police Department.

If you have any questions, you can call the Bronson Fire Department at 517-369-6475, or go to the State of Michigan website and search for air quality and open burning information.



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