Complaint ID 35829 — Public Copy

Report generated April 22, 2026 11:02 AM.

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Status: Approved/Closed

Complaint Received
November 21, 2005 6:48 PM
Assigned Office
Emergency Response Team
Complaint Closed
October 11, 2006 12:00 AM
Review Comments
[Not entered]

Nature of Complaint

THE CALLER STATES THAT A GENTLEMAN HAS SET SOME LUMBER ON FIRE WITHIN 200 FT. OF AN RESIDENCE. THE FIRE DEPT., FORESTRY, AND THE POLICE ARE ON THE SCENE. 18:33 PAGED KEN PERRY ID #174860

Primary Concern
Air Quality Control
Secondary Concern
[Not entered]

Complaint Location

Location of Complaint
CEDAR CREEK DR
City of Complaint
SPRINGFIELD
County of Complaint
Effingham County

Source

Source Name
PRIVATE CONTRACTOR
Facility ID Number
[Not entered]

Source Contact

Contact Name
LOY GRAHAM
Source Address
Georgia

Actions

Initial Investigation

21‑Nov‑2005 by ken perry

On 11/21, Spoke With Eoc And Advised That Burning Of Lumber Is Not Usually An Environmental Violation. The Burn Ban Is Limited To Several Counties In/Near Atlanta And Is Only Effective Seasonally From May Through September. On 11/22 At 0900, Returned Call To Travis, Ga Forestry, To Make Sure Lumber Was Not Treated Wood. He Reported That The Lumber Was Probably Both Treated And Non-Treated And Mixed With Metal Bands, Plastic And Construction Scrap Materials. He Described Construction And Demolition (C&D) Waste. Also, Travis Provided Contacts For The Rp. Ert Agreed To Contact The Rp And Advised That Such Burning Is Aq Violation Subject To Enforcement Actions. In Addition, Travis Provided Contact For The City Of Springfield, Ms Amber Martin (912/754-6666). On 11/22 At 0925, Called And Lmfrc With Loy Graham, Contractor. On 11/22 At 0930, Spoke With Amber Martin, City Hall. She Agreed To Fax Copy Of Report To Ert Office. Ert Plans To Close Report After Notifying The Rp That Future Violations Are Subject To Enforecment Action. No Further Action Recommended At This Time.

Attachments

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