As part of the county's ongoing efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Gwinnett County Fire Marshal’s office announced Monday evening that outdoor burning is banned, with the measure taking place at 10 p.m. Monday.
Gwinnett Fire Chief Russell Knick said the ban will help alleviate any future burden being put on the Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services, which provides all of the emergency medical response services in the county.
“It is crucial at a time like this for Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services personnel to be available to provide uninterrupted emergency services to our residents,” said Knick. “Responding to calls for service related to outdoor fires will divert the department’s personnel and resources from providing critical services during this public health crisis.”
According to a release sent to local media, the ban applies to the following:
- Burning of leaves, limbs and natural vegetation that may fall on one’s property
- Prescribed burning
- Acquired structure burns
- Vegetative debris from storms
- Weed abatement, disease and pest prevention.
The ban will effectively run through the end of September. The measure officially ends at 11:59 p.m on April 30, but the annual burn ban goes into effect at midnight on May 1.
The use of campfires and BBQ grills is still allowed and does not require a permit.
