Burn permits not being issued

September 23, 2015

Burn permits are not being issued in Boundary County at this time, according to information from the Idaho Department of Lands, with the exception of specific agricultural burns. Despite cool weather, shorter days, and rain in late August, forest fuels remain unusually dry and the fire danger remains high. Once considerable precipitation is received, fire managers will again issue burn permits. Please remember that burn permits are required for all open burning from May 10th to October 20 of each year. Camp fires are permissible; however, adequate precautions should be taken to ensure fires do not escape control, and to make sure all fires are drowned, stirred and cold to the touch before leaving them unattended. If a person is negligent and causes a forest fire, he/she may be liable to pay the cost of fire suppression. For questions call the Idaho Department of Lands Kootenai Valley Forest Protective District office at (208) 267-5577.