Take note: Milton's burn ban has been lifted

Milton's fire marshal has rescinded the burn ban that was issued in October due to dry weather conditions.

Citizens who live in agriculturally-zoned areas are allowed to burn small piles of yard debris as long as they abide by fire regulations and the Georgia Forestry Commission hasn't declared it a high fire danger day, according to a Thursday news release.

In November, Milton Fire-Rescue said it had seen a tenfold increase in outdoor fire calls over the same period last year.

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