Open burning to be allowed Oct. 15-30

Open burning will be allowed in the city limits of Nevada from Saturday, Oct, 15, through Sunday, Oct. 30, according to a press release from the city of Nevada. During this period residents will not have to call the fire station for permission to burn; nevertheless, the following rules apply:

* Winds, at time of burning, may not exceed 15 mph. Permission to burn will be revoked if complaints are received from neighbors.

* Garden hose or fire extinguisher shall be available at all times to extinguish fire.

* All burning shall be constantly attended by a competent person until the fire is completely extinguished.

* Size of fire cannot exceed 72-by-72-by-48 inches high, and must be within a cleared area.

* Fire must be fully extinguished when unattended.

* The hours for open burning are daylight to dusk.

* Open burning shall be a minimum of 25 feet from any structure.

* No flammable or combustible liquid shall be used to start or promote burning.

* Burning garbage, rubber, plastics, leather, dead animals, bedding furniture, or trash containing food cans, bottles, and disposable diapers is prohibited.

* Burning of any combustible material in any manner that creates a hazard to property or persons is prohibited.

* No person shall bum any material upon public right-of-way, such as on streets or sidewalks.