Forest Fire Danger High

The State of Vermont Division of Forests, Parks, and Recreation has issued the following more detailed statement regarding the statewide outside burn ban.

"After a warm, dry week and weekend and several reports of large wildfires in Vermont, the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation has issued an order for all of the state's forest fire wardens to cease issuing burning permits as of 3:00 P.M. on October 28, 2024 through 3:00 PM on November 11, 2024."

As a result of this statewide burn ban, all reports of an outside fire will be investigated and fully extinguished. The restriction on outdoor burning is extended to all annual permit holders, and encampments. 

Dry weather conditions along with gusty winds and low relative humidity coupled with leaf litter and an extensive amount of other light fuels pose a risk for rapid fire spread. Warmer weather in the forecast will cause additional drying of ground debris increasing the fire risk. Fires which may develop in the more densely populated areas of town pose a significant threat to structures.

Fire weather has fluctuated between high, very high, and extreme for all of Vermont for the past two weeks and several large wildfires have occurred throughout Vermont. We will continue to monitor the fire weather and any directives issued by the Division and update you all as necessary.

If you discover an outside fire, please contact 911 immediately.