Fire danger level downgraded, burn permits available Oct. 10
Posted September 27, 2022 at 2:44 pm by San Juan Update
The San Juan County Fire Marshal shares news about two important fire-related policy changes.
Effective today, San Juan County’s fire danger level has been downgraded to moderate. This change is due to cooling temperatures at night, a high dew point, and higher relative humidity.
Recreational campfires remain open at this time and include attended fires consisting of clean, dry firewood in an approved fire pit up to three feet in diameter surrounded by at least three feet diameter of bare soil, gravel, or other non-flammable material.
Residential burn permits will become available for purchase on Monday, Oct. 10 at 8 a.m. They are $20 and remain valid from the time of purchase until May 31, 2023. Commercial burn permits are $300, require heavy equipment, on-site water, and a field inspection prior to burning.
Permits can be obtained online or by mail.
No open burning is allowed within urban growth areas, except for recreational campfires.
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