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Sunday, November 22, 2009 Jane asks

Q: Problems with neighbors burning leaves?

I'd like to know how anyone deals with neighbors who burn their leaves? The smoke often comes into our house. We've called the fire department a couple times and they've responded by threatening to fine them because they were burning illegally. We don't want to make enemies but my husband missed a whole week of work from the smoke of one of those fires. He had a splitting headache. We thought our house was on fire. It was that bad inside our house. The fire department had to send 7 firetrucks for one of the fires which got out of hand. lol. It seems like it would be illegal to pollute the air everyone has to breathe to survive. This is a huge issue for our family.

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Teri Robert, Health Guide
11/25/09 3:11pm

Jane,

 

I'm sorry not to have suggestions for this beyond what you're already done and what has already been suggested. Have you sat down and explained the problem to your neighbors? Maybe you could work something out that they only burn leaves when coordinated with you, when you're not going to be home.

 

Beyond that, you might find it worthwhile to consult an attorney about options, but when they burn leaves legally, I'm not sure what options there are.

 

Please keep us posted?

 

Good luck,

Teri

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11/23/09 6:54pm

I would try to call the county and complain..??

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