burn information

Lyons Fire District is in an open burning control area with established burn seasons: 
Approximately ​March 1 through June 15,
and 
​Approximately October 15 through December 15.
Burn season dates may vary depending on weather conditions.
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BURN SEASON IS CLOSED​

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For daily burn information, call
1-877-982-0011

This burn line is maintained and updated daily by the Department of Environmental Quality. DEQ determines which days burning is allowed.

In case of emergency, dial 911.
​To report an illegal burn or a burn outside of burn season, contact DEQ at 1-888-997-7888.

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burn definitions

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backyard or open burning

Open outdoor fires and burn barrels, including burning of yard debris.

demolition burning

The burning of any material actually resulting from or produced by partial or complete destruction or tearing down of any man-made structure or the clearing of any site for land improvement or cleanup.

agricultural burning

Open burning of any agricultural waste (material generated or used by an agricultural operation, such as grass and grain crops).

recreational burning

Warming fires in fire pits, fire rings, and barbecues. Call the Lyons RFPD office during office hours to verify if recreational burning is allowed.

Burning of trash is illegal and always prohibited.

If you have any questions as to how your burn is classified, contact Lyons RFPD during office hours before you burn.