Burning debris remains prohibited inside city limits

The Springfield Fire Department had responded to 47 calls for people burning brush in the city as of Feb. 6, according to a news release. Because of safety hazards, the city is not issuing permits for burning tree debris in the city.

Greene County, on the other hand, is asking residents of unincorporated county areas to consider burning debris if they live on property that is 2 acres or larger.

For those residents, the county is offering these safety tips:

• Never burn within 200 yards (600 feet) of an occupied structure;

• Notify the local Fire Department before burning; and

• Use extreme caution and common sense, and never leave a fire unattended

For city residents who have questions about tree debris removal, the city is providing answers via telephone at (417) 864-1011. Recorded updates are available at (417) 864-1400 or at www.springfieldmogov.org.

See SBJ’s Feb. 12 issue for more debris-removal tips.