Open Burning

Open Burning Season begins January 15th and extends through April 30th.  As in the past, permits are required.

Residents must call the Wilmington Fire Department after 8am on the day they wish to burn to request a permit. The Business phone line is (978) 658-3346.

If at anytime the National Weather Service or Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation declare a "Red Flag Warning" or "High Fire Danger" burning is suspended until such time the warning or danger is lifted.

Open Burning Regulations:

• Permits are for burning brush, cane and forestry debris only, no grass, hay, leaves, stumps, construction material, tires, paper or rubbish may be burned at any time. No land or site clearing debris may be burned.
• All open fires must be located no less the 75 feet from any building or structure.
• Accelerates such as gasoline, propane or any other volatile gas or liquid used to start a fire are prohibited.
• Burning is allowed only between the hours of 10 AM and 4PM, with all fires ignited prior to 2PM extinguished by 4PM.
• All fires must be attended by a person 18 years of age or older, accompanied with a garden hose, or other acceptable means of extinguishments.
• Open burning may be conducted during periods of good atmospheric ventilation and without causing a nuisance.
• If at anytime the National Weather Service or Massachusetts Department of Conservation declares a "Red Flag Warning" or "High Fire Danger" burning is suspended until such time they warning is lifted.