Crime & Safety

Trumbull Fire Marshal: No Open Burning

Even with the recent rain, there is still a dry conditions warning in effect, said Senior Deputy Fire Marshal Alex Rauso.

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Don't light up in Trumbull.

Specifically, the town has forbidden open burning until dry conditions improve.

"As we receive rain, conditions may only improve for a single day or maybe a few. Once the sun comes back out and we get a little breeze, the conditions quickly become poor again," said Senior Deputy Fire Marshal Alex Rauso.

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According to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection:

  • Make a fire safe zone around your house. Clean flammable vegetation and debris from at least 30 feet around the house and any outbuildings;
  • Prune away the lower limbs of evergreens that are within the fire safe zone. Evergreens catch fire easily during dry periods and burn quickly;
  • Remove any limbs which overhang the roof or chimney;
  • Regularly remove leaves and needles from gutters;
  • Don't store firewood in the fire safe zone;
  • Use fire resistant roofing materials;
  • Make sure firefighters can find and access your home. Mark your house and roads clearly, and prune away limbs and trees along your driveway which don't allow fire truck access;
  • Have an escape plan-- and practice it;
  • Follow state and local open burning laws.
  • For more information, go to the DEEP Website.

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