Forsyth County Government: Forsyth County Fire Department Updates Burn Regulations For The Season

Press release from Forsyth County Government:

September 30, 2021

The Forsyth County Fire
Department has updated regulations for outdoor burning in accordance with changes to the State
outdoor burn notification system (Senate Bill 119- O.C.G.A. 12-6-90). Outdoor burning is
allowed in Forsyth County between the months of October and April. The law no
longer requires one to inform the Georgia Forestry Commission online or by
phone about their intention to burn leaf piles and yard debris. Outdoor burning is still
prohibited when humidity is less than 25 percent or winds are greater than 10
mph. It is incumbent upon anyone wishing to burn to check the local weather
forecast to ensure that predicted weather is within these parameters. Forsyth County Fire would
like to remind residents of these important precautions for burning outdoors: •           Burning
is allowed daily unless deemed unsafe by the Forsyth County Fire Department.
Before burning, call 770-781-2180 or check www.forsythco.com to determine if
burning is prohibited. •           Burning may only occur between 10:00 a.m. and one hour
before sunset. •           Only
naturally fallen debris may be burned in a pile no larger than 6 feet in
diameter and 2 feet high. No more than two piles may be burning at a time. •           There must be at least 25 feet between the fire and
woodlands or the fire and a property line. •           There must be 50 feet between the fire and structures. More information on
outdoor burning regulations and safety information can be found on the Forsyth
County Fire Department webpage or by

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