The Shreveport Fire Department is alerting citizens along the I-220 corridor in north Shreveport of possible smoke in the area.

The Fire Prevention Division has issued a burn permit to Murphy Bros. Trucking and Construction. It's site-specific to 2320 N. Regional Road and effective for 15 days, but no burning will be done on the weekends.

According to an SFD news release, the following requirements must be met for anyone to receive a burn permit:

Must have $100,000 Liability Insurance Policy in effect and copy of the Certificate of Insurance.

Burning must take place at 1,000 feet from any building other than that of the property owner.

Burning must take place in a pit at least 15 feet deep.

A ‘blower’ must be used at all times when burning is taking place.

Burning times are limited to Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

An employee must be present on site at all times that burning is taking place.

If wind conditions are such as to make burning hazardous or to cause smoke to be blown into inhabited areas, the burning must be discontinued.

For additional information or questions contact Fire Prevention at 673-6740.

 

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