Cobb’s burn ban begins April 10

Because of the current shelter-in-place policy, Cobb County’s Fire Marshal is moving up the annual burn ban to take effect on April 10 instead of May 1.

That means leaves, pine straw and other yard debris may not be burned.

The Cobb Fire Marshal’s Office also will stop the issuance of large yard waste and bonfire permits during this time.

However, there is no ban on fire bowls, chimineas or similar devices as long as clean wood (not pressure treated and no varnish) is being burned.

Information: CobbCounty.org/public-safety/fire/fire-marshal/outdoor-burning

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