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Posted: June 14, 2006
Collin County Judge Ron Harris has issued a Disaster Declaration for
Collin County and Executive Order RH-3-06 prohibiting the use of
combustible materials in an outdoor environment by any person, both
effective today, June 14, 2006.
On Tuesday, June 13, 2006, Judge Harris signed an order that would ban
outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of Collin County and to prohibit
the sale, detonation, ignition or any use of fireworks, such as
“skyrockets with sticks” and “missiles with fins” in any portion of
unincorporated areas of Collin County. The sale of certain aerial
fireworks is prohibited.
With over 3,800 acres of public park land in Plano it is imperative that
citizens not use open flames in these areas. The use of public fire
pits, campfires, bon fires, and any other form of ground fire, is
prohibited in Plano parks and public spaces. Cooking is allowed in parks
at the present time, however extreme caution is urged when grilling or
cooking.
The Plano Fire Department reminds Plano residents that all fireworks are
banned within the City of Plano with the exception of permitted
fireworks shows. The arid drought conditions we are facing makes it
particularly dangerous for those persons using backyard fireworks to
risk violating City Ordinance.
The County advises that combustible materials include, but are not
limited to, the use and discharge of all fireworks, both aerial and
non-aerial 1.4G, discarding of cigarettes, cigars or other flammable
materials, materials used in activities such as welding, or any other
activity that could result in a fire.
Violation of the County Orders is a Class C Misdemeanor. Residents may
check the status of the County’s outdoor burn ban by calling the Fire
Marshal’s information line at 972-548-4799.
“A lack of rain, low lake levels and a dry environment place the County
at great fire risk,” said Collin County Judge Harris. “We must initiate
these measures to protect our homes and property.”
There will be increased law enforcement patrols and “spotter plane”
flights to provide early warnings of grass fires and to further protect
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