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  • Outdoor Burning Information- NO BURNING ALLOWED STARTING 9.22.2025 UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE PER STATE

Outdoor Burning Information- NO BURNING ALLOWED STARTING 9.22.2025 UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE PER STATE

On Monday, September 22, 2025, the NH Governor's Proclamation prohibiting open fires and smoking in and near woodlands has taken effect.

Effective immediately, it shall be unlawful for any person in the State of NH to:

Kindle any open fire, including fires built for camping, the burning of debris, or warming,  but the following shall be excluded from these restrictions:

                    ▪ Liquid fueled gas grills, lanterns or liquid-fueled gas fire stoves.

(This includes any previous permit that has been issued, seasonal or not, have been revoked, that is why you are receiving this message

This was done because of the dry weather and fire conditions we have and will continue to have well into Fall. 

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