Burn permits available
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September 24, 2013 |
The arrival of cool, moist weather has reduced
fire danger to the “low” level, enabling fire
managers to issue fire safety permits for
burning yard debris, hand piled slash, and
orchard clippings.
It is still too early in the fall season to burn
machine piled logging slash and log landing
piles.
However, permits for burning some forms of
machine piled slash may be issued on a
case-by-case basis if extra control measures are
in place. To inquire about a permit for these
forms of burning, please call the IDL Kootenai
Valley Forest Protective District at (208)
263-5577.
Boundary County residents may see an increase in
slash pile burning associated with logging and
land clearing activities. Many of these piles
are quite large and produce large flames and
considerable smoke. Residents alarmed by the
sight of smoke and flames in the forest are
encouraged to consider the possibility of slash
burning before calling 911.
Although fire danger has subsided, the State of
Idaho Closed Burning Season extends through
October 20 of each year. Burn permits are
required until after this date.
In addition to obtaining fire safety burn
permits in person at IDL offices statewide,
individuals planning to burn now will be able to
use a new online self service burn permit
application to obtain a fire safety burn permit.
The Web site is
BurnPermits.idaho.gov.
For those unable to access the Web site, permits
can be obtained or renewed at the IDL office in
Bonners Ferry, located at 6327 Main St, or by
calling (208) 267-5577.
Burn permits within the City limits of Bonners
Ferry must be obtained at City Hall. Burn
permits within the City of Moyie Springs must be
obtained by calling the City Fire Chief.
Those expecting to burn should let their local
rural fire department know before burning.
People are reminded 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 or (208) 772-3283. |
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