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Monroe County MI Emergency Management
Friday November 11th, 2022 :: 04:28 p.m. EST

Advisory

BEDFORD TWP TEMP BAN ON OPEN BURN

Due to high fire hazards related to outdoor burning, the Bedford Fire Department has issued a effective on November 11, 2022 until further notice. This is because of dry weather conditions and increasing winds both in Bedford and around the county. There have been several wildland and field fires reported over the past few days which these fires are extremely hazardous to life and destructive to property. These fires can require multiple fire departments to respond to these incidents causing delays in response to other emergencies. Please feel free to click on the link below for more information from Michigan DNR. We will evaluate this temporary ban daily; however, until lifted, please refrain from burning until further notice to avoid additional damage. Michigan DNR Fire Management We thank you for your understanding with this situation and please contact the Fire Department with any questions at (734) 847-2359. Chief Vanklingeren Bedford Township Fire Department

Address/Location
Monroe County MI Emergency Management
987 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 734-240-3135

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