With the burning of yard waste in Knoxville on the upswing this fall, Police Chief Dan Losada reminds citizens of policies and procedures regarding allowed burning.

Chief Losada says only yard waste, not household materials, may be burned and must be under 3 inches in diameter. Fires must be monitored at all times and it is strongly recommended that dispatch be called prior to starting a fire so that the Knoxville Fire Department is not called out unnecessarily. Outdoor burning is not allowed in Pella.