Hot in here: DOE steps up against open burning amid dry weather

The DOE has also identified owners of areas where open burning happens. – 123rf.com

WITH the current hot weather, the Department of Environment (DOE) has started enforcement and monitoring activities of open burning, and is increasing the frequency of monitoring and patrolling to prevent it.

“This is done on land and by drone surveillance to monitor flammable areas and open burning incidents carried out by irresponsible parties,” it tells Sunday Star.