A furious homeowner exposed their neighbor's illegal practice of burning brush piles. The piles stuck out into the road, and hot coals were left behind. This showed how irresponsible neighbors can pose safety risks in a community.

The Redditor posted a photo of a preburned pile in the r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit. "Neighbor has over two acres but puts all of their brush and scrap wood here and burns it," they wrote. "Corner of their lawn directly across from their other neighbor's driveway."

According to the homeowner, a permit is required for burning outside of a closed fire pit. This neighbor, however, burned every 6-8 weeks without one.

The poster found it strange and dangerous. They said their neighbor had more space on their property to burn things safely.

The neighbor's actions created many hazards for the community. Anyone from children to pets could step on the hot coals. An uncontrolled burn pile also has the potential to cause a forest fire or set a home ablaze.

Because the smoke from burning brush contributes to air pollution, neighbors, especially those with respiratory conditions, face negative impacts on their health.

Burning also emits planet-warming gases into the atmosphere. The burned debris and smoke could obstruct the road, becoming a traffic hazard.

Careless neighbors' behaviors hurt community safety and quality of life. Without action, a cleaner, safer future gets replaced with an unlivable environment.

Regulations protect everyone. Local authorities help enforce these codes and ensure communities follow safety protocols.

Instead of burning brush, composting, mulching, and municipal pickup are safer alternatives. Yard waste, managed the right way, keeps the environment healthy and violators accountable.

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"This is not mild at all," one user commented.

"Call the local fire department every time," another suggested.

Someone else reasoned, "If he has the time to drag the wood across his land, then he surely can afford a wood chipper."

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