Crime & Safety

Fire Chief Urges No Burning Until Fire Danger Level Eases

Brookfield Fire Chief Charlie Myers asked homeowners to refrain from residential brush burning until the state DNR's fire danger status lowers from its "high" level.

To help prevent brush fires or other property damage, the Brookfield Fire Department is asking residents to withhold from burning brush until fire conditions ease from their current high levels.

Fire Chief Charlie Myers sent a release Monday evening saying the state Department of Natural Resources fire danger status is at "HIGH."

"This means dangerous conditions for burning," Myers said. "Fires start readily from a match or sparks and spread quickly. It is  difficult to control fires in these conditions. Burning is not recommended.

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"The City of Brookfield Fire Department requests that homeowners not burn until conditions change," the chief said. "Thank you for your assistance in protecting your home and your neighbors."

Don't know the city's burning rules? From the city's website:

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Burning yard waste is allowed in Brookfield on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. when the wind velocity does not exceed 15 mph. Burning piles must be no larger than 5' in diameter and 2' high and located 25' from the front lot line and 15' from the side and 10' from the rear. Burning is not permitted in ditches or on roadways. Violations? Call the Fire Department at (262) 782-8932.


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