Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department was called to the Newman Signs property in Southwest Jamestown about 1:30-p.m., Monday, where leaves were being burned, outdoors.

City Fire Chief Jim Reuther says, the call came from a passerby who saw smoke coming from the yard.

No structures were damaged, with three city fire units and 26 fire fighters on the scene about 20 minutes.

Chief Reuther says, a city Ordinance prohibits outdoor burning in city limits with the exception of approved fire pits, which may burn only wood.  The city does not allow open burning even in fire pits of other materials such as garbage or other materials.

He adds that it cost the City of Jamestown $1,000 every time the city fire department is called out, and in the case of illegal burning, it costs taxpayers unnecessarily.

He points out that before outdoor burning, residents should be sure to check with the city fire department, if the action is lawful.

He says the city’s website, jamestownnd.org has the Ordinance outlined.