SOLVANG, Calif. – Area residents are invited to take part in the annual burn of Christmas trees at the Old Mission Santa Inés. The burn will be under the supervision of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and will be held on Friday, January 4, 2013. Christmas trees can be dropped off between January 1st through the 4th at the burn pile located at 1760 Mission Drive in Solvang. For more information, see story below.
Story provided by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department
On January 4, 2013, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department will supervise the burn of Christmas trees at the Old Mission Santa Inés, located at 1760 Mission Drive.Area residents are invited to bring their tree (stands must be removed) to the burn pile between January 1-4, 2013. The fire safety demonstration will show how quickly a dry tree burns.
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department strongly advises that people do not attempt to burn their own Christmas trees. Christmas trees can be disposed of properly by bringing them to an event like this or recycled in a green waste container. The event starts at 6 pm. People are encouraged to arrive an hour early. For more information about this event, contact Fred Lageman City of Solvang Parks and Recreation Director at 805-688-PLAY
