Summary
Tompkins County just slapped a total ban on outdoor burning following a brush fire up in Lansing. Keep your backyard fires and burning piles on hold until officials give the all-clear.
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Impact analysis
Avoiding costly emergency fire responses saves taxpayer dollars and protects local property from preventable wildfire damage.
Everyone in the community benefits from reduced wildfire risks and better air quality.
Residents wanting to clear brush or burn yard waste have to put their weekend cleanup projects on hold.
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