Burn Restrictions

Stage I Burn Restrictions:

• NO burn permits will be issued
• Use of model rockets is PROHIBITED
• Use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic displays are PROHIBITED except by commercial special events permit
• NO smoking outside of vehicles, outside of residential yards, or outside of designated smoking areas
• Cooking, warming, or camp fires ARE still ALLOWED at single and multi-family residences and Town parks (where approved) but MUST BE attended at all times

Stage II Burn Restrictions:

• NO burn permits will be issued
• Use of model rockets is PROHIBITED
• Use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic displays are PROHIBITED except by commercial special events permit
• NO smoking outside of vehicles, outside of residential yards, or outside of designated smoking areas
• Welding, cutting, grinding and chain saw use is PROHIBITED (Permission may be granted under special circumstances and repair situations as approved by the Fire Marshal)
• Warming fires and camp fires are PROHIBITED in single and multi-family residences and Town parks.  This also prohibits the use of other devices that produce open flame such at tiki lamps.
• The use of propane, natural gas or other gas flame-producing barbeque cooking grills MAY BE USED at single and multi-family residences as long as they are constantly attended and are in an enclosed device

Stage III Burn Restrictions:

• The Closure of specific areas of the forest (as detailed in the Closure Order)