LFD shares illegal city limits burning reminder

  • OBJECTIVE WRITING - LHS shared that UIL's Intercollegiate League Press Conference includes some contests for advisers of student publications every year. One of them was for objective writing, and Ms. Buckner won with her storm chaser story. She says, 'I had just written a story about Araseli Torris for the yearbook, so I sent it in.' LISD congratulated Ms. Buckner on setting an example for her journalism students to follow. (Photo courtesy of Cristal Isaacks)
    OBJECTIVE WRITING - LHS shared that UIL's Intercollegiate League Press Conference includes some contests for advisers of student publications every year. One of them was for objective writing, and Ms. Buckner won with her storm chaser story. She says, 'I had just written a story about Araseli Torris for the yearbook, so I sent it in.' LISD congratulated Ms. Buckner on setting an example for her journalism students to follow. (Photo courtesy of Cristal Isaacks)

    The Levelland Fire Department continues to respond to calls regarding community members open burning within the city limits of Levelland.

    Citizens are reminded that open burning is a city ordinance violation of Article 5.800 Open Burning.

    Article 5.801 states no person shall kindle, ignite, or maintain, or permit the kindling, ignition, or maintaining of any open burning within the city limits, except in accordance with Sections 307 and 308 of the International Fire Code adopted pursuant to Article 3.100 of this code, except as hereinafter provided.

    Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.801, during periods covered by resolutions duly adopted by the city council, all open or outdoor burning, other than in gas or charcoal grills or indoor fireplaces, shall be prohibited. As used in this section.

    Any person violating any section, or part thereof, of this article shall, upon conviction, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a fine in accordance with Section 1.106 of this code.

    According to Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, open burning can be an efficient method of waste disposal. However, burning is also an extremely hazardous practice that should be performed carefully.