Burn Permits are required by Maine State Law for outside burning. Burning without a permit is a Class E crime. Burn permits can be picked up at the fire station after 9:00 am.
Burn Permits will NOT be issued when the daily fire danger is “HIGH” or above. Visit the following website for the daily fire danger. https://mainefireweather.org/
PROHIBITIONS
NO open burning of tires, rubber products, plastics, styrofoam, metals, chemicals, asphalt shingles, wire insulation, tar, paints, solvents or sludge is allowed.
NO residential open burning of rubbish, refuse, garbage, paper, cardboard or wood boxes is allowed in municipalities using trash collection (curbside pickup) services.
NO burning of solid waste materials other than brush and demolition debris at any solid waste facility.
PERMISSIBLE OPEN BURNING WITH PERMIT
When not prohibited by statute, rule of any state agency or local ordinances, the following types of burning are permissible after a written permit is obtained, as long as no nuisance is created.
* Recreational campfires and fires in conjunction with holiday and festive celebrations.
PERMISSIBLE OPEN BURNING WITHOUT PERMIT
When not prohibited by statute, rule of any state agency or local ordinances, the following types of burning are permissible as long as no nuisance is created.
* Residential and licensed commercial campgrounds use of outdoor grills and fireplaces for recreational purposes such as preparing food. The Bureau of Forestry recommends a seasonal campground self inspection and certification procedure be completed.
* Recreational campfires kindled when the ground is covered with snow, or on frozen bodies of water.
PERMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
The permittee must:
*follow all safety guidelines
*have a written permit in their possession
*assure that no nuisance is created
The Permittee is responsible for the fire if it escapes and may be liable for suppression costs up to $10,000 as well as any damages caused to other property.
Fires must be attended at all times:
* debris or backyard incinerators (one adult, one garden hose or bucket of water present at all times.)
* brush (at least 2 adults, garden hose, buckets of water and a few hand tools such as a shoval and a rake.)
If you have and further questions, please call us at 363-1015 or stop by the Fire Station. Thank you.