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Open burning season begins, but you might wish to wait a while

October 1, 2015Fire Information and Status, Newsfire precautions, open burning, wildfiresnfpa

A note from the Fire Chief, October 1, 2015 . . .

According to the USFS report in the Daily Interlake dated October 1, 2015, fires will continue to burn until significant RAIN and or SNOW. At this time the fires in Lincoln County continue to burn but pose NO immediate threat to Private Property.

The Marston Fire is now over 7000 acres.

Tje Goat Rock Fire is over 22000 Acres.

The fire season is being lifted and Flathead County has moved to allowing open burning. However the following information should be followed.

Check the weather forecast and air quality for rain and/or wind events.
Establish a fire line and clear the perimeter around your fire, down to bare soil.
Have an adequate WATER supply and EXTRA persons to help control any fire that might escape your control.
NEVER leave any fire unattended!
Start debris fires small and add in small amounts to insure you can keep your fire contained.
Always REMEMBER that you can be held financially responsible for suppression costs, should your fire escape!

Lynn P. Ogle

Fire Chief, Trail Creek Irregulars

Open burning season for Flathead County begins Sunday, March 1

February 28, 2015NewsFlathead City-County Health Department, open burningnfpa

Open burning season begins March 1 and runs though April 30. After that, you’ll need to pull a permit.

Call the Ventilation Hotline at 751-8144 or check the Burning Restrictions web page each day for any daily restrictions.

The Burning Restrictions page is also a good source for additional information about open burning.

Outdoor burning permits now required

May 1, 2014Fire Information and Status, Newsburn permits, open burningnfpa

As of May 1, if you want to burn that slash pile, you’ll need a permit . . .

The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation reminds residents that as of Thursday, May 1, a permit will be required for burning any natural yard, wildland or agricultural debris in Flathead County and northern Lake County.

Burn permits are free and available at www.firesafekalispell.com, at several locations including department offices and Flathead Environmental Health, or, for those without Internet access, by calling 752-7376 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Plan ahead because debris burning will be prohibited during July, August and September due to Montana’s fire season.

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Montana’s fire season officially ends

October 17, 2012Fire Information and Status, Newsfire season, Flathead County, Lake County, open burningnfpa

Montana’s fire season officially ends at midnight tonight (Wednesday, October 17). Open burning will be permitted locally until the end of November. The Flathead Beacon has a write-up . . .

Montana’s fire season will officially end at midnight tonight and most restrictions will be lifted across the state, according to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.

DNRC Director Mary Sexton and Forestry Division Administrator Bob Harrington signed the proclamation effectively ending the wildfire season and rescinding fire restrictions for state and private classified forest lands.

Fire restrictions will remain in some areas of the state, but open burning will be permitted in Flathead and Lake counties until Nov. 30. Burning will be shut down from Dec. 1 through Feb. 28 due to air quality regulations.

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