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New Hampshire Open Burning Rules (2026)

Restricted: A written fire permit from the town/city Forest Fire Warden is required for any open burning, EXCEPT when the ground within 100 ft of the fire is completely covered in snow.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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A written fire permit from the town/city Forest Fire Warden is required for any open burning, EXCEPT when the ground within 100 ft of the fire is completely covered in snow. Only untreated wood, brush or charcoal (≤5 in dia.) may be burned; no demolition/treated materials.

Official source: nhdfl.dncr.nh.gov →

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Open Burning Rules in states bordering New Hampshire

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MaineRestricted
Open/debris burning requires a permit, free online via the Maine Forest Service system; burning is allowed only 5 p.m.–9 a.m. (unless raining/snow-covered) and is prohibited on red flag warning days. No burning of plastics, rubber, treated wood, etc.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: maine.gov · Full Maine rule →
MassachusettsConditional
Open burning of brush/forestry/agricultural debris is allowed only during the defined season Jan 15-May 1, 10am-4pm, with a permit from your LOCAL fire department, 75ft from dwellings, on days MassDEP rules air quality acceptable. Banned year-round in 22 cities/towns.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: mass.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
VermontRestricted
Open burning in every Vermont town requires a Permit to Kindle Fire from the local Town Forest Fire Warden (10 V.S.A. 2645), issued only when fuel and weather conditions are safe. Only natural materials like limbs and branches may be burned — never trash, plastics, or treated wood.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: fpr.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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