4/28/14 - The Howell Area Fire Department has lifted its ban on burning yard waste effective Friday. Burn bans are sometimes instituted after the winter snow melts but before the ground has thawed. During that period, plants are dormant and cannot absorb moisture, leaving them susceptible to fire. Residents inside the departmentâs response area can now burn yard waste as outlined by the City of Howell Burn Ordinance. The department encourages residents to keep burn piles to a minimum size so they can be easily extinguished if necessary and to avoid burning in excessive winds. Burn piles must be attended at all times. (JK)
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