Closed fire season begins May 10
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April 22, 2014 |
Closed fire season in Idaho begins May 10 and
extends through October 20 each year.
During this period, it is unlawful for any
person to set a fire outside of an incorporated
city or town without first obtaining a fire
safety burn permit from the Idaho Department of
Lands (IDL).
Burn permits can be obtained in person at IDL
offices statewide or online at
BurnPermits.idaho.gov. The restrictions exclude
recreational campfires; however, permits are
required for all other burn activities including
the use of burn barrels.
Those who plan to burn in Boundary County and
are unable to access the web site can obtain a
burn permit in person from the IDL Kootenai
Valley Forest Protective District office,
located at 6327 Main Street in Bonners Ferry, or
by calling (208) 267-5577.
Burn permits within the city limits of Bonners
Ferry must be obtained in person at Bonners
Ferry City Hall, located at 7232 Main St.,
267-3105. Within the city limits of Moyie
Springs permits can be obtained by calling Fire
Chief Ken English at 267-9088.
Permits need to be signed and in hand during all
burning operations.
Burners should notify their local rural fire
department prior to burning. Burners should also
contact the Idaho Department of Environmental
Quality for air quality restrictions and for
information on proper disposal methods for
non-vegetative material.
The IDL and U.S. Forest Service remind people to
attend their burning at all times and ensure
fires are cold to the touch before leaving them
unattended. Persons found to be responsible for
escaped fires or for burning without a permit
will be billed for these responses.
To report wildfires call 911. |
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