Chenango County lifts ban on outdoor burning

CHENANGO COUNTY – The State of Emergency banning outdoor burning was lifted as of Sunday.

Chenango County Chairman Richard B. Decker, in conjunction with the Chenango County Bureau of Fire, has lifted the burn ban for Chenango County.



Chenango County residents can burn their lawn debris or have camp fires, but they are urged to abide by the following safety measures:

• Burn lawn debris by conducting fires inside barrels or fire places.

• Clear an area of three feet around burn areas.

• Wet down the burn area around the burn site with water.

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