We’ve detailed the city of Mt. Carmel’s enforcement of the ordinance on tall grass. Now, the city is reminding residents about illegal burning. City attorney Derek McCullough told the city council open burning is not allowed in the city unless it’s in a fire pit. And, Mayor Joe Judge says most people are fine with a back yard fire pit…
Police Chief Mike McWilliams said his officers have dealt with various types of illegal burning with one person burning mattresses and furniture this past Christmas Day. McCullough said if an open burning situation gets out of hand and the fire department has to be called, violators can be subjected to a $750 reimbursement charge to the fire department for the run in addition to fines for violating the ordinance.