A. The chief of the fire department shall have power, during any fire, and while the fire department is engaged in putting out any fire or caring for property at any fire, to order any place of business in the vicinity of such fire closed for such length of time as he determines necessary for the safety and preservation of life and property.
B. Any person who violates an order made pursuant to this section shall be punished as set forth in section 1-4-1 of this code. (1976 Code § 2.24.080)