Burn permits required for spring burning season in Lincoln Co.

LIBBY— Starting Thursda 1, Lincoln County residents are required to obtain a burn permit for all residential yard cleanup burning through June 30. 

Permits are free and can be obtained or renewed online through the Montana Burn Permit and Notification Service at: https://app.egovmt.com/burnpermit. 

Once a permit is secured, it must be activated each day burning is conducted, either online or by phone at 406-283-2442. 

Debris burning is a great way to clear dead vegetation and reduce fire hazards around your home and property. However, debris burning remains one of the leading causes of human-caused fires in northwestern Montana.  

To ensure your burn doesn’t become the next wildfire, take the necessary precautions: 

- Check the local spot weather forecast before you begin burning. Pay close attention to wind conditions for both the day of and day after your burn. 

- Burn early in the day, when humidity is higher. 

- Keep burn piles small, manageable, and attended at all times.  

- Do no burn garbage, plastic or treated wood as they release toxic chemicals into the air. 

- Have adequate tools and water supply on site, such as a charged hose, buckets, and shovel. 

- Check the area the next day to ensure no hot spots remain, especially in tree roots and stumps.  

- If your burn escapes control, call 911 immediately. 

For seasonal burn schedules, air quality information, and agency contact information, visit www.fireadaptedkootenai.org. 

The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation urges the public to do their part in preventing wildfires this spring. For more information on fire prevention and preparedness, visit MTfireinfo.org