NEWS RELEASE
BUTLER FIRE DEPARTMENT
JIM HENRY, CHIEF
Effective
immediately due to extremely dry conditions, the Butler Fire Department will
issue no more burning permits until significant moisture is received.
For
individuals living outside the city in areas where burning is allowed, burning
is discouraged.
The
National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a Fire Weather Watch for
Friday, January 24th from 10:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.
Winds
at that time from the southwest from 20 to 30 MPH gusting to 40 MPH, along with
relative humidity values in the 20% to 30% range will possibly increase the
fire danger to the critical level.
