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Johns Creek, you may now burn outdoors again (with approval)
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Johns Creek has lifted its temporary prohibition of outdoor burning.
However, outdoor burning requires approval prior to conducting burning activity, according to a Wednesday release.
The city imposed the outdoor ban on controlled burning of yard debris in November.
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“We encourage everyone to use appropriate, safe burning practices if they decide to conduct any outdoor burning,” said Johns Creek Fire Marshal Chad McGiboney.
The city's burning guidelines are as follows:
Guidelines
- Contact the Fire Marshal's Office prior to any outdoor burning for approval at 678-512-3363. Please fill out this form prior to any outdoor burning.
- The Fire Marshal may prohibit any or all outdoor fires when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.
- No burning is permitted when prevailing winds are in the direction of populated areas.
- No burning is permitted when there is fog, rain, or cloud bases that are diffused, or ill defined, or for at least one (1) day following the passage of a cold front.
- No burning is permitted during an air pollution episode,* such as an air pollution alert / warning / emergency declared by proper authorities.
See other rules and restrictions here.
Milton lifted its own burn ban Dec. 8.
