Chief Shawn Simmons and the Norton Fire Department would like to remind residents that the 2024 Open Air Burning season will end Wednesday, May 1.
The Commonwealth’s annual burning period spans from Jan. 15 to May 1. Residents are able to burn brush, cane, driftwood, tree pruning and other forestry with a permit granted by the Norton Fire Department.
Anyone who plans to use the remaining days of this year’s open burning season must obtain and activate an open burning permit. Residents are also reminded to never leave a fire unattended, to keep fire extinguishing materials handy while burning, and to only burn at least 75 feet from all buildings.
Thank you for your commitment to ensuring another safe open burning season this year.
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