The Danbury Fire Department has experienced a higher than usual number of outdoor fires being reported in the past month.  The Danbury Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents of the dangers these fire pose.  Any burning of brush must be permitted by the Fire Marshal, but the burning of leaves or rubbish, even in a barrel, is prohibited. In the last month there were 3 brush fires, 4 trash fires, 2 involving outside equipment and a deck fire caused by an unattended candle.