§ 13.15.010. Establishment of fire zone.

(a)

There is established about the scene of every fire during its course, a "fire zone" which shall consist of all public streets within a radius of three hundred (300) feet or more from the fire, and in every case shall include the two nearest street intersections. The fire zone shall remain in existence until such time as the chief of the fire department or his authorized agent shall declare the emergency passed.

(b)

Commanding officers at fires shall have authority to remove from the fire zone obstructions to the extinguishing of fires. All traffic, including locomotives, railroad cars, vehicular and pedestrian, within a fire zone shall stop in a safe place, and it is unlawful for any person to move, operate or start to move or operate any vehicle except upon orders of the chief of the fire department or their authorized agents.

(c)

It is unlawful to enter a fire zone or to stop, stand or park in such a manner as to hinder the apparatus of the fire department in entering or leaving any fire zone.

(Ord. No. 2682, 6-14-10)