Augusta, GA
After 2 fires in 24 hours, Augusta crews say don’t burn debris
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – After fighting two fires in one day, Augusta Fire/EMA wants to remind everyone not to burn their storm debris on Tuesday.
On Oct. 15, officials posted on Facebook that they were on the scene of a fire around 5 p.m., the second around Barton Chapel Road in 24 hours.
Burning can create hazardous conditions, increase the fire risk, and make the air quality worse.
Augusta fire is urging the community to use designated disposal methods – like piling it up on the side of the road or contacting local authorities for help.
City contractors have begun collecting debris from Hurricane Helene, including all non-bagged yard debris placed on Augusta’s right-of-way.
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