Debris Burning Restrictions End

The end of February marks the end of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) winter debris burning restrictions period in Jefferson County. Debris burning (any fire over 48” in size) still requires the purchase of a county burn permit, and burners must activate their permits each day of their burn. Permits are available online at https://app.egovmt.com/burnpermit/ or in person at the Sheriff’s Office in Boulder.

Those wishing to conduct debris burning should be aware of their responsibilities before lighting their fires. Weather conditions should be reviewed, and burning should b...