What responsibilities am I assuming when I light my burn?
  • You must have enough water, hand tools/equipment, and people to keep your fire under control.
  • If you do not activate your permit before burning, the Fire Department may respond to your fire even though it is under control because dispatch is unaware it is a controlled burn.
  • If the fire escapes your control, you may be cited and fined, as well as having to pay the cost of suppression and any damages caused to someone else’s property.
  • If your smoke fails to adequately disperse, you could face penalties for violating state air pollution regulations.

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1. Why do we issue permits?
2. Why are we changing the way burn permits are issued?
3. Why is there a cost now for my burn permit?
4. How do I obtain a burn permit?
5. How do I activate my burn permit?
6. What responsibilities am I assuming when I light my burn?
7. What are the possible fines?
8. When can I legally burn?
9. Where can I legally burn?
10. Who can I call if I still have questions?