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Shanatink · 11-02-2007, 06:19 PM

I need to vent and get ya'lls opinion and help on something.

I have new neighbors behind me and they spend ALOT of time in their yard. Every Friday and Satuday night they have a huge bonfire. OKay its not a bonfire but it sure scares me. They do this fire in a firepit that is above the ground under a tree and over grass. Its not one of those fire pits on a cement patio surround by rocks- its in the middle of thier backyard and probobly about 25 from my house and doesnt not seem at all safe to me. I have a bunch of trees in my backyard and wood paneling around my house and my backyard is extremely dry so Im super afraid if thier fire is ever out of control my hosue will go up in flames in 2 seconds. Thier elevated fire pit(not really sure what to call it) is about the size of a regular grill but thier fires end up so big and the flames are so tall I can see it over the fence and it looks as though the base of the fire is about 6 feet wide although I know it really isnt, its probobly at least 3 feet wide though and the flames are probobly 6 feet high. My work room faces their yard so of course if the fire ever spread it would be the first thing to go which would be absolutely devestating and I dont know how I would ever recover my losses.
I also think my neighbors are drinking when they do these fires as Ive peaked through the fence and seen some bottles. So needless to say I am extremely uneasy about their constant bonfires they have on the weekend. SHould I call the city and have them check it out to make sure they are following all proper regulations? I mean for the love of pete their fire pit is under a tree- how stupid is that?

How do I call the city without the neighbors knowing it is me?

For My Coby · 11-02-2007, 06:23 PM

I'm with you, that would scare me. (Are you sure you don't live on the other side of MY neighbors?) I would hate to think that I might be gone on a Fri or Sat night when they're partying.

Does your city have a fire ordinance? Some cities don't allow open flames inside the city limits.

BubblPopElectrc · 11-02-2007, 06:26 PM

Call 911 and say you think your neighbor's backyard is on fire the next time they have a bonfire...

MyFairLacy · 11-02-2007, 06:27 PM

I would definitely call the city and have them check it out and make sure they are complying to regulations. Especially being in Texas, the ground can get so dry here. Not safe. I'm not sure how to go about making sure they know it isn't you, but maybe when you call the city you can ask about being anonymous

MissPinkBarbie · 11-02-2007, 06:31 PM

Oh Shana!!

I know exactly what your talking about!! We have one too,, and it's [unsafe] atop the grass in our backyard..Hubby LOVES it. He has friends over for drinks and makes the fire so that it's pouring out the top of the firepit! It drives me insane!!

99% of the time, he'll sit out there till the fires died down so there's not a chance that a "spark" would blow out the pit onto the grass and burn our house down...

However, the good thing, is that we don't have a tree right on top of it. Still doesn't make it okay...

Anyway, I would go talk to the neighbors first before I go to the "town" ppl.

Let us know how it goes! I'm with you on this..

MissPinkBarbie · 11-02-2007, 06:32 PM

I was gonna say, are you my neighbors?..LOL

LoveMyJake · 11-02-2007, 06:32 PM

I would definitely call. The fire dept. can come out to see whether they're following regulations or not.

pepe mint · 11-02-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

Call 911 and say you think your neighbor's backyard is on fire the next time they have a bonfire...

hehe...that's probably what i would do LOL

Luckyone · 11-02-2007, 06:33 PM

even for bonfires, you have to have a burning permit here where I live. I'd call.

Shanatink · 11-02-2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by For My Coby

I'm with you, that would scare me. (Are you sure you don't live on the other side of MY neighbors?) I would hate to think that I might be gone on a Fri or Sat night when they're partying.

Does your city have a fire ordinance? Some cities don't allow open flames inside the city limits.

We have such dry spells & droughts (although I dont think we are in one right now) that Im sure there is city ordinances which is why Im pretty sure I could call and have this stopped, I just dont want them to know its me.

Shanatink · 11-02-2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

Call 911 and say you think your neighbor's backyard is on fire the next time they have a bonfire...

Thats what Im thinking about doing and thats what I almost did when they first had thier bonfire because I totally thought thier backyard was on fire!

pepe mint · 11-02-2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Shanatink

We have such dry spells & droughts (although I dont think we are in one right now) that Im sure there is city ordinances which is why Im pretty sure I could call and have this stopped, I just dont want them to know its me.

just tell whomever you call that you want to stay anonymous. i'm sure they will not mind keeping it hush hush.

For My Coby · 11-02-2007, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shanatink

We have such dry spells & droughts (although I dont think we are in one right now) that Im sure there is city ordinances which is why Im pretty sure I could call and have this stopped, I just dont want them to know its me.

I called the cops on my neighbors once (are you SURE we don't live on the same street!!??) and when the cop asked for my name I asked if I had to give it. He said "No, I don't know why they make us ask." Use your cell phone, and if they insist, just say you're calling for your elderly mother that lives on that street.

Shanatink · 11-02-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MissPinkBarbie

Oh Shana!!

I know exactly what your talking about!! We have one too,, and it's [unsafe] atop the grass in our backyard..Hubby LOVES it. He has friends over for drinks and makes the fire so that it's pouring out the top of the firepit! It drives me insane!!

99% of the time, he'll sit out there till the fires died down so there's not a chance that a "spark" would blow out the pit onto the grass and burn our house down...

However, the good thing, is that we don't have a tree right on top of it. Still doesn't make it okay...

Anyway, I would go talk to the neighbors first before I go to the "town" ppl.

Let us know how it goes! I'm with you on this..

Geez you made me even more nervous, lol. I didnt even thinkign about a spark flying out of the fire pit when they decide to go in for the night- thats even more scary to think about.

Dan & Corinne · 11-02-2007, 06:46 PM

Another thing you can do Shanna is to take a picture or video and email it to the fire department.

Probably don't want to do the 911 - but you definitely should call their dispatch number and report it next time they have the "Fire Party" so the fire dept can catch them in the act.

Good luck - That's just tooo dangerous and scary

11-02-2007, 06:19 PM	#1
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	GRRRR Neighbors..... I need to vent and get ya'lls opinion and help on something. I have new neighbors behind me and they spend ALOT of time in their yard. Every Friday and Satuday night they have a huge bonfire. OKay its not a bonfire but it sure scares me. They do this fire in a firepit that is above the ground under a tree and over grass. Its not one of those fire pits on a cement patio surround by rocks- its in the middle of thier backyard and probobly about 25 from my house and doesnt not seem at all safe to me. I have a bunch of trees in my backyard and wood paneling around my house and my backyard is extremely dry so Im super afraid if thier fire is ever out of control my hosue will go up in flames in 2 seconds. Thier elevated fire pit(not really sure what to call it) is about the size of a regular grill but thier fires end up so big and the flames are so tall I can see it over the fence and it looks as though the base of the fire is about 6 feet wide although I know it really isnt, its probobly at least 3 feet wide though and the flames are probobly 6 feet high. My work room faces their yard so of course if the fire ever spread it would be the first thing to go which would be absolutely devestating and I dont know how I would ever recover my losses. I also think my neighbors are drinking when they do these fires as Ive peaked through the fence and seen some bottles. So needless to say I am extremely uneasy about their constant bonfires they have on the weekend. SHould I call the city and have them check it out to make sure they are following all proper regulations? I mean for the love of pete their fire pit is under a tree- how stupid is that? How do I call the city without the neighbors knowing it is me? __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

11-02-2007, 06:23 PM	#2
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	I'm with you, that would scare me. (Are you sure you don't live on the other side of MY neighbors?) I would hate to think that I might be gone on a Fri or Sat night when they're partying. Does your city have a fire ordinance? Some cities don't allow open flames inside the city limits. __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08

11-02-2007, 06:27 PM	#4
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I would definitely call the city and have them check it out and make sure they are complying to regulations. Especially being in Texas, the ground can get so dry here. Not safe. I'm not sure how to go about making sure they know it isn't you, but maybe when you call the city you can ask about being anonymous __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

11-02-2007, 06:31 PM	#5
MissPinkBarbie ~Glamorous Daisy~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ // NYC Posts: 4,010	Oh Shana!! I know exactly what your talking about!! We have one too,, and it's [unsafe] atop the grass in our backyard..Hubby LOVES it. He has friends over for drinks and makes the fire so that it's pouring out the top of the firepit! It drives me insane!! 99% of the time, he'll sit out there till the fires died down so there's not a chance that a "spark" would blow out the pit onto the grass and burn our house down... However, the good thing, is that we don't have a tree right on top of it. Still doesn't make it okay... Anyway, I would go talk to the neighbors first before I go to the "town" ppl. Let us know how it goes! I'm with you on this.. __________________ *MissPinkBarbie* *The PiNK Club Founder*

11-02-2007, 06:32 PM	#6
MissPinkBarbie ~Glamorous Daisy~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ // NYC Posts: 4,010	I was gonna say, are you my neighbors?..LOL __________________ *MissPinkBarbie* *The PiNK Club Founder*

11-02-2007, 06:26 PM	#3
BubblPopElectrc Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6,929	Call 911 and say you think your neighbor's backyard is on fire the next time they have a bonfire...

11-02-2007, 06:32 PM	#7
LoveMyJake I love Jackson too! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,905	I would definitely call. The fire dept. can come out to see whether they're following regulations or not. __________________ Selina, mommy to Jake and Jackson. RIP baby Lily Coming soon: Gracie

11-02-2007, 06:33 PM	#9
Luckyone Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,133	even for bonfires, you have to have a burning permit here where I live. I'd call. __________________ Bella http://www.dogster.com/dogs/539922

11-02-2007, 06:46 PM	#15
Dan & Corinne Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,387	Another thing you can do Shanna is to take a picture or video and email it to the fire department. Probably don't want to do the 911 - but you definitely should call their dispatch number and report it next time they have the "Fire Party" so the fire dept can catch them in the act. Good luck - That's just tooo dangerous and scary __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006