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Edina Fire Chief puts burning restrictions in place

Edina, Minn., April 23, 2008 – With warming temperatures and drier vegetation, the spring months present a dangerous fire risk. Spring open burning restrictions in Edina went into effect 8 a.m. April 23.

“To control the possibilities of dangerous outdoor fires springing up around the City, we strictly enforce spring burning restrictions,” said Fire Chief Marty Scheerer. “The purpose of the restrictions is to reduce personal property damage resulting from wildfires caused by debris burning.”

Historically, 80 percent of all wildfires in Minnesota occur during April and May. Since the inception of annual restrictions, the number of spring wildland fires has been reduced.

Burning restrictions will continue for four to six weeks, or until vegetation greens up enough to significantly lower the fire danger. Residents will still be able to obtain a recreational fire permit through the use of the City of Edina website, but will not be allowed to have a recreational fire until the ban is lifted. Once lifted, residents will still be required to call a hotline at 952-826-0398 before starting a fire to ensure that outdoor burning is allowed.

For more information on the burning restrictions, contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at 952-826-0378.