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Apply for a Burn Permit

Open burning in Stonington requires a permit from the Fire Department. This includes burning brush, leaves, and other vegetative matter.

Steps

  1. 1

    Check current fire danger conditions — burning is prohibited when fire danger is high or extreme.

  2. 2

    Contact the Stonington Fire Department or Town Hall to obtain a burn permit.

  3. 3

    Burn permits are typically issued at no charge but require your name, address, and description of what you plan to burn.

  4. 4

    Follow all conditions on your permit, including notification requirements before burning.

  5. 5

    Call 207-367-2351 the day of burning to notify that you will be burning.

What You'll Need

  • Valid identification
  • Burning must occur between sunrise and two hours before sunset
  • Fire must be attended at all times
  • Water source must be available

Good to know

Burning is prohibited when the Maine Forest Service declares high or extreme fire danger. Check conditions at maine.gov/dacf/mfs before burning.