Burn Permit Information

• The majority of wildland fires in Alaska are caused by careless human activity.
• Alaska's fire season is from April 1st to August 31st.
• Burn permits are required during fire season for all open burning, with a few exceptions.
• State laws and regulations pertaining to burning practices apply statewide all year. (AS 41.15.010-41.15-170 and 11 AAC95 Article 6).
• Burn permits are subject to burn restrictions, suspensions, and closures.
• Experience has show that 75% or more of burn barrels do not meet Burn Barrel Specifications. Non-compliant burn barrels are subject to burn permit requirements and burn suspensions. Citations will be issued for violations! Penalties may also apply for unsafe burning.
• You are responsible for any fire you set or cause until it is 'dead out'. Fully understand and follow safe burning practices.

Chena Goldstream Fire and Rescue no longer issues burn permits. Burn permits are now issued online at http://forestry.alaska.gov/burn.