Central County Fire and Rescue Warns Against Burning Storm Debris

Central County Fire and Rescue is advising St. Charles County residents to avoid burning limbs and debris from the May 31 tornado.

CCFR said that not only is the activity highly dangerous, it's also illegal. Central County Fire Rescue Fire Prevention Ordinance prohibits open burning. Anyone who is found burning debris will be issued a Notice of Violation, which could result in prosecution if the activity is not discontinued. 

Instead of burning, CCFR is encouraging residents to use limb pick-up services provided by the city of St. Peters and St. Charles County. 
 
“The St. Charles County Government and City of St. Peters are removing debris at no cost to residents, as long as they cut it down to pieces that are eight-feet long or less, and placed along the curb,” Central County Fire & Rescue Chief Russ Mason said in a press release. “Burning this debris is incredibly dangerous, especially with the hazards of building materials and downed power lines that came with the storm.”
 
To arrange for debris pick-up within the city of St. Peters residents should call 636.970.1456 and select option 1. St. Charles County will be monitoring neighborhoods between Highway 40 and the Page Extension, and those along Arena Parkway in unincorporated St. Charles Countyfor pick-ups.
 
If there are any residents who need assistance getting tree debris to the curb, a team of volunteers from CCFR Community Outreach can help. To arrange for assistance call CCFR Headquarters at 636.970.9700.