AUBURN FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT
Burn Season Info
BURNING PERMITS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE 2013 SEASON
The Town of Auburn's open air burning season is
from January 15th to May 1st annually. Permits must be obtained at Fire
Headquarters, 47 Auburn St. between normal business hours, 8 - 4, 7 days a week.
The fee for the permit is $10.00 and is valid for 2 days between the hours of
10:00 am and 4:00 pm. A list of the rules and
regulations for burning will be handed out when you obtain the permit. The Fire Chief does
have the right to not allow burning on a particular day, or end the burning
season early depending on weather conditions. For more information related to
the open air burning season please contact us at 508-832-7800.
UNDERSTANDING FIRE DANGER
Class 5 day - Extreme - Fires start quickly, and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. Development into high intensity burning will usually be faster and occur from smaller fires than in very high fire danger class. Every fire that is started has the potential to become large. Expect extreme, erratic behavior. NO OUTDOOR BURNING SHOULD TAKE PLACE IN AREAS WITH EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR. Fire restrictions are generally in effect on a class 5 day.
Class 4 day - Very High - Fires start easily from all causes and immediately after ignition spread rapidly and increase quickly in intensity. Spot fires are a constant danger. Fires burning in light fuels may quickly develop high intensity characteristics such as long distance spotting and fire whirlwinds when they burn in heavier fuels. Both suppression and mop-up will require an extended and very thorough effort. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Fire restrictions may be in effect.
Class 3 - High - All fine dead fuels ignite readily and fires start easily from most causes. Unattended brush and camp fires are likely to escape. Fires spread rapidly and short-distance spotting is common. Fires may become serious and their control difficult unless they are attacked successfully while small. Outdoor burning should be restricted to early and late evening hours.
Class 2 day - Moderate - Fires can start from most accidental causes, but with the exception of lightning fires in some areas, the number of starts is generally low. Expect moderate flame length and rate of spread. Short distance spotting may occur, but is not persistent. Fires are not likely to become serious and control is relatively easy. Although controlled burning can be done without creating a hazard, routine caution should be taken.
Class 1 day - Low - Fuels do not ignite readily from small firebrands although a more intense heat source, such as lightning may start fires in duff or punky wood. Weather and fuel conditions will lead to slow fire spread, low intensity and relatively easy control with light mop-up. There is little danger of spotting. Controlled burns can usually be executed with reasonable safety.
RED FLAG WARNING - A short term, temporary warning indicating the
presence of dangerous combinations of temperature, wind, relative humidity, fuel
or drought conditions which can contribute to new fires or rapid spread of
existing fires. Can be issued at any Fire Danger level.
For additional information please visit http://www.mass.gov/dep/air/compliance/burning.htm
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