3.24.090 General Responsibility and Liability/Negligent Handling of Any Material Which Might Cause a Forest Fire

(a) General Responsibility and Liability. It is the responsibility of the owner of any land upon which a burn is conducted or the owner of a burn barrel in which burning is conducted, as well as any individual, with or without a permit issued under this chapter, to ensure that his or her fire is adequately contained and does not pose a threat to the safety of his or her own person and property and that of all others which may be harmed by the act of burning. Any private individual, including owners, with or without a permit issued pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable for any injury or property damaged by the act of burning or failure to take adequate precautions to prevent injury and damage due to his or her burning.

(b) Forest Fire. Any person who would start, kindle, or otherwise encourage a forest fire through the careless use of smoking materials, fireworks, campfires, motorized equipment, flammable substances, or any other material or item of equipment shall be in violation of the Section of the Ordinance.