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'Unfortunately There Are No Laws That Will Ever Stop Stupidity or Rudeness'

The debate over smoke and fire continues in Royal Oak.

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The conversation about backyard fires in Royal Oak continued this week with a Beaumont Doctor Discussing Smoke Exposure Risks.

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Timothy G. Mack posted his opinion on the story.

"...Unfortunately there are no laws that will EVER stop stupidity or rudeness, however, at least the no burn ordinance gives people some recourse in case some stupid or rude neighbor decides to fill their house with the stink and the smoke of a campfire where houses are packed in so closely as they are in Royal Oak."

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Many residents have shared concerns on Patchover possible health issues from fire pit smoke.

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