Around 5 o'clock this morning, the Dauphin Fire Department responded to an unknown fire on Merrell Avenue.
When they got there, they discovered that people at the residence were hauling furniture to a bonfire in their back yard. They said they were doing that because the dump was closed.
The Dauphin Fire Department reminds you that burning garbage within city limits is prohibited, and under City of Dauphin Bylaw 01-2013, you could be charged up to $500 for doing so.
"They're new to the community and unaware of our burning by-laws," said Cam Abrey, Fire Chief. "We did let them off with a warning on this instance. All people should know that there is no unauthorized burning within city limits and that includes garbage or even yard waste."
