Outdoor burning law goes into effect today

The annual burning law takes effect today.  The law which will go until April 30 only allows outdoor burning after 4 p.m.

The 4 p.m. burning law bans open-air burning prior to 4:00 p.m. if the fire is within 300 feet of the woods or dry grass which could carry fire into the woods. Burning is allowed between 4:00 p.m. and midnight as long as the burner takes proper precautions and attends the fire at all times.”