Fire safety burn permits required starting May 10

(BOISE) – Starting May 10, Idahoans must obtain a fire safety burn permit from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) before starting certain controlled burn activities.

The permits can be obtained online at burnpermits.idaho.gov or in person at IDL offices statewide.

The burn permit is free of charge and good for 10 days after it is issued. Permits issued through the self- service web site are available seven days a week, issued immediately, and valid immediately.

Idaho law (38-115) requires any person living outside city limits anywhere in Idaho who plans to burn anything - including crop residue burning and excluding recreational campfires - during closed fire season to obtain a fire safety burn permit. Closed fire season begins May 10 and extends through October 20 every year.

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