The state’s summertime ban on outdoor burning, in effect since May in Hall and 53 other north Georgia counties, has been lifted.
The restriction is in effect each year from May through September. It’s aimed at reducing the amount of ozone that gets into the atmosphere during the summer.
At the same time, it announced that the ban had been lifted, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) offered these precautions if you do plan any burning:
*Space – Burn location must be no less than 25 feet from any woodlands, forestland or field that contains brush, grass or other flammable material.
*Space – Burn location must be no less than 50 feet from structures, which includes homes, outbuildings, sheds and barns.
*Time – Burning must take place between sunrise and sunset.
*Attendance – Person responsible must attend burning at all times until fire is completely extinguished and there is no risk for burning to escape control.
*Reasonable precautions – Person responsible must take reasonable and necessary precautions to prevent fire escape or spread from the original location.