Burning Permits are required by State Law
for most outside burning
ALL fires outdoors of any kind, other than for cooking purposes,
require a written burning permit in hand at the burn site at all times.
To obtain a burning permit, or if you have any questions regarding the need for a permit, please contact the following:
Southwest Harbor Dispatch |
244-7911 |
Burning Permits are issued when wind is low and fire danger is low to moderate.
Burning Permits will not be issued when it is windy or the fire danger is high.
Safety Requirements for all burning:
 No burning within 50 feet of any structure An adult must be present at all times
Hand tools (brooms, shovels, rakes, etc.)
Water supply if possible (charged garden hose)
Burning Permits may be revoked:
During a period of high forest fire danger
Where a nuisance condition is created
When permit conditions are not followed
State law prohibits the burning of combustible trash including paper, cardboard, treated wood, plastics, food wastes, etc.
The permit holder is responsible for following permit conditions and restrictions. Any violation of these conditions may result in revocation of permit(s), and/or court action.
The permit holder is solely responsible for any expenses resulting from a fire that gets out of control.
Permits may be denied or revoked at the discretion of TVFD Chief Wayne Patton.
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