Open Burning Permit Application

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District

Important Information

Permits are issued Monday thru Thursday 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Please allow 3 business days for the permit to be reviewed.

Once issued, permits are valid for:

Open Burning - 10 days
Burn Pits - 3 months

If you have any questions please call (970) 759-1153 or (970) 238-0115, or email office@flmfire.org

Penalties for Violations

In La Plata County, burning without a required burn permit or violating fire restrictions can lead to escalating penalties:

State Law (CRS 25-7-123): A civil penalty of up to $500 per day for burning without a permit.
Fire Restriction Orders: Violating official county-issued fire restrictions (often under the Sheriff's authority) can be a Class 2 Petty Offense, potentially leading to fines ($500 first offense, $750 second, $1,000 third+) plus costs for fire suppression or damages.
Code Enforcement: Non-compliance can escalate to legal action, including recording notices, lawsuits, and fines up to $100/day through the County Attorney's Office.

Resources:

Contact Information

Name * Name of the person applying for a burn permit

Address * Address of the proposed location for the burn (must be in Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District)

Phone Number * Primary phone number of person applying for the burn permit

Email Email address of the person applying for the burn permit

Information Regarding the Burn

Purpose of Burn *

Proximity in Feet to Structures *

Type of Material to be Burned *

Size of Area/Material to be Burned * Piles should be limited to 4' x 4', material can be added as the pile decreases in size

Starting Date * When do you propose to start burning

Completion Date * When do you propose to complete burning

Additional Requests and Information

Contact the local dispatch 970-385-2900 prior to lighting the burn each day of the permit.

Any person who knowingly or willingly fails to obtain a required permit and/or violates the permit system shall be subject to the provisions of Section 105 of the "International Fire Code" as adopted by La Plata County.