Burning Information
Areas without Snow Cover require a Fire Permit. Permits are issued on a yearly basis and require renewal at the beginning of the calendar year. Tune in to local media and the Fire Department Facebook page for red flag days when fires cannot be kindled.
Contact your local Forest Fire Warden Philip Cloutier at (603) 466-2549 for information.
We will begin the Predicted Fire Danger based on weather conditions. Any questions or concerns regarding fuel conditions and/or fire danger should be directed to the Division of Forests and Lands at (603) 271-2214.
What Does the Class Day Mean?
Class 1: Low
- Fires are not likely, it may be raining
Class 2: Moderate
- Fires are possible in light fuels, day after a rain
Class 3: High
- Fuels in open areas and sunny slopes may spread rapidly
Class 4: Very High
- Fires start easily from all causes
- Fires spread and increase in intensity rapidly
- Spot fires occur
- Fire will burn deep, except in the spring
Class 5: Extreme
- Fires will spread very rapidly with severe spotting
- Difficult to extinguish, mop-up requires a great deal of effort