Thinking about a backyard fire? Longview's fire marshal is clarifying the city's burning rules, based on state guidelines. Get the lowdown on what's legal before you light up.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days.
No direct costs mentioned, but you might save on fines if you know the rules!
Anyone who enjoys a controlled fire pit or wants to avoid a hefty fine.
No groups negatively affected
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