As of October 8, 2025, the burn status is at: MODERATE

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BURNING is currently ALLOWED with a burn permit until October 20th.  After October 20th, you will no longer need to pull a burn permit. See restrictions on the burn permit for allowable types of burning and have water available at all times. Also, remember that you always burn at your own risk and continue to use extreme caution when burning

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What can I burn?

-Recreational Campfire -a 3 ft wide by 3 ft tall maximum, located in a designated fire pit, and at least 25 ft from any structure. It is advisable to have water nearby and use extreme caution. Only use clean, dry firewood. Remember, you are liable for any fires created by your fire.

-Burn Barrel

-Residential Yard Waste/Small Slash Pile - 5'x5'

- Medium Slash Piles (Maximum pile size 10 feet high and 10 feet wide)

-Residential Wood Heating

-Water and a shovel must be onsite. ​

-Do NOT burn on a windy day

-STAY WITH YOUR FIRE

If you need more assistance with any of these steps, please call our station at 208.769.4269 during business hours (8a-12p; M-F).

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MORE INFO?

The burn status is at: MODERATE.  When the fire danger is "moderate" it means that fires can start from most accidental causes, but the number of fire starts is usually pretty low, but caution still needs to be used. At East Side Fire District, Burn Permits are REQUIRED to burn from May 10-October 20th.  They are free of charge and will last 10 days.

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What is ALWAYS Illegal to Burn?

-Paint, tires, asphalt, plastic, pesticide containers, metals, treated wood, construction debris, garbage in burn barrels, dead animals, demolition, and petroleum products to name a few. 

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