NOTICE:
THE TOWN FOREST FIRE WARDEN IS
CHIEF STEVE YOUNG
802-266-8963
THE DEPUTY IS
NORMAN FLANAGAN
603-331-1176
By State Law, if you wish to burn natural wood or debris outdoors, you must first obtain a burning permit from the Town Forest Fire Warden or their Deputy. IN CANAAN, THE DEPUTY(S) SHOULD BE THE FIRST CALL. The warden or deputy(s) in your town will be able to advise you on local burning regulations and current conditions.
Per statute, campfires are excluded from requiring a Permit to Kindle Fire but may be banned by the FPR Commissioner during periods of elevated fire risk. A campfire is defined as a fire 36 inches in diameter or less that is built in stone arches, outdoor fireplaces, or existing fire rings, or fires 36 inches in
diameter or less built in a location that is 200 feet or more from any forestland, or field containing dry grass or other flammable plant materials contiguous to forestland.
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