Strafford County Emergency Management

⚠️IMPORTANT OUTSIDE BURNING INFORMATION⚠️

Today Governor Ayotte issued a proclamation banning ALL OPEN FIRE statewide until further notice.

ALL existing fire permits are cancelled. No new fire permits are being issued. The online fire permit system is shut down.

What does this mean?

🚫It is unlawful to kindle ANY open fire, including fires built for camping, the burning of debris, or warming. The smoking of a pipe, cigar, and/or cigarette in or near woodlands, or on public trails is prohibited.

*Category 1 campfires are prohibited on public and private lands except for already inspected and permitted campgrounds with permanent staff on site.

*Category 2, 3, and 4 fires are banned everywhere on all public and private lands.

*No smoking is allowed in or near woodlands or on public trails.

What is allowed?

*Liquid fueled gas grills, lanterns, or liquid fueled gas fire stoves.

Violations of this order are subject to fines up to $2,000.00

Contact your local fire department with any questions.

Today is a statewide Very High fire danger day. Please check with your local fire department before you burn as many have burning restrictions in place.

Today is a VERY HIGH fire danger day for all of Strafford County. Check with your local fire department before you burn. Many of our Towns and Cities have burn restrictions in place.