City firefighters responded to the intersection of S. Fifth Street and Henderson Avenue, at 2:35 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, to reports of an authorized control burning.
According to the report, they found workers clearing and burning brush on a vacant lot, informed them of the city burn ordinance and cleared the scene.
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City firefighters responded to 517 Lester St. at 4:27 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, to reports of an unauthorized burning.
According to the report, they found the occupant had a small unauthorized burn in the back yard. Firefighters explained the city burn ordinance and extinguished the fire before clearing the scene.
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City firefighters responded to 600 Park at 1:39 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, to reports of an unauthorized burn.
According to the report, they found a burn barrel behind the residence and explained the city burn ordinance. The occupant, Jerry Goldsmith, extinguished the fire.