Butler Township residents are being advised to follow the township’s burning rules or risk receiving a citation.
Butler Township Police report that they have recently received numerous complaints about violations of the burning ordinance.
The burning of yard waste is permitted in Butler Township through the month of November but all fires must be watched at all times. Also, all fires must be completely extinguished by 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No burning of yard waste is permitted on Sundays.
Butler Township Police will be citing residents who are in violation of these rules.