Open Burning Banned In North Haven: Fire Chief

From the North Haven Fire Department

NORTH HAVEN, CT — Due to extremely high fire danger in our area, ALL open burning is strictly prohibited within North Haven at this time [Oct. 29]. This includes ALL leaf burning, the use of fire pits, chimineas, and outdoor grilling, without exception. Please exercise extreme caution, especially when disposing of smoking materials outdoors.

Pursuant to the North Haven Open Burning Ordinance (Chapter 150) and applicable provisions of the Connecticut General Statutes, including the Municipal Powers Act (C.G.S. § 7-148), no such outdoor burning shall occur. Violators shall be subject to fines and other penalties allowed by law. Open Burning within North Haven shall remain prohibited, and this Ban shall remain in effect, until the fire danger risk is reduced. When that occurs, notification will be given indicating that the Emergency Burn Ban entered on this date has been lifted.

There are no open burn permits open at this time and no such permits will be issued until the fire danger risk is reduced to Medium or Low risk conditions. Please note that today’s forest fire danger report remains at a Very High level: https://portal.ct.gov/.../fores.../forest-fire-danger-report.

The Town of North Haven experienced a significant fire over the weekend at Peter’s Rock which was contained to approximately 10 acres, but it compromised several homes and required firefighters to be on scene more than 24 hours. Over the last several days, the North Haven Fire Department has continued to respond to numerous prohibited outdoor burning incidents involving residents burning leaves, brush, and other materials, without regard for the high fire danger.

CT DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Resources are limited and firefighters from across the state are working together to provide mutual aid as needed. On Sunday, several North Haven firefighters responded to the Lamentation Mountain Fire in Berlin to assist with suppression efforts.

Please monitor fire prone areas within North Haven such as Peter’s Rock, Hansen Park, Wharton Brook, Tidal Marsh Trail, Quinnipiac River State Park, and other such areas.

Let’s all work together during this critical time. Thank you for your cooperation.

Fire Chief Paul Januszewski

Town of North Haven Fire Department