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Open Burning Ordinance Concerns

Ferndale

Summary

A resident since 1977 asked the council to restrict wood-burning fires to smokeless or propane pits, saying smoke from neighbors' backyard fires forces her to keep windows closed.

At a glance

Total mentions
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Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Neighbors near open-burn properties if the ordinance is tightened.

⚠️Who could be affected

Residents who enjoy wood-burning fire pits could face new restrictions.

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