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BURN PERMIT INFORMATION

HOLLIS MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENT

Burning Permit Policy

Burning Permits are issued at the Plains Road Fire Station weekdays anytime for burning after 5 p.m.

And weekends between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Burning Permits may be issued on Class 2 days or lower.

The State of Maine Forestry Department will determine the FIRE DANGER REPORT & CLASS DAY

If there is 10 MPH or higher winds, permits may possibly not be issued on that day

Permits are to be issued on the day of burning, with possible longer periods when there is snow cover. This

will be determined by the Hollis Fire Chief.

All permits will be issued until 12:00 midnight at the latest.

Campfire Permits may be issued from January 1^st to December 31^st. Campfire Permits are for cooking and

warming only and must be in a containment area (i.e., outside fireplace or open enclosure made of non-

combustible materials (rock or bricks not to exceed 3 feet in diameter).

All fires are to conform to all State Laws pertaining to materials that are burned. All fires must be attended

when burning. All fires must be extinguished properly.

George Davis, Chief

Hollis Municipal Fire Department

Online Fire Permits may be purchased online through the State of Maine Web Site.

They cost $7.00 and are good for a 2 day period. You must read all of the restrictions. They do limit your

burning until after 5pm and you must check to ensure that it is a Class 1 or 2 Day before obtaining

the permit.