Alaska Statewide Rule
Alaska Outdoor Burning Permit Requirements Statewide
Key Facts
- Permit season
- April 1 to August 31
- Permit cost
- Free
- Daily activation
- Required
- Authority
- Division of Forestry
- Cost recovery
- Possible
Summary
Alaska Division of Forestry requires a state burn permit for most open burning between April 1 and August 31, with daily activation needed and suspensions during high fire danger conditions across state-protected lands.
A person may not set fires, use burning devices, or conduct other activities or use land that increases fire danger without a permit as prescribed by the commissioner in regulation under (a) of this section.
Full Breakdown
AS 41.15.060 and 11 AAC 95 give the Division of Forestry & Fire Protection authority over wildfire prevention on state-protected lands. From April 1 through August 31, anyone burning brush piles or operating a burn barrel must hold a free state burn permit and activate it each day by checking conditions online or by phone. Small recreational campfires under three feet are exempt but must be attended and fully extinguished. The state may suspend or restrict burning during high or extreme fire danger. Burning trash, treated wood, plastics, or hazardous materials is prohibited. Local fire service areas may impose stricter rules.
Violations & Penalties
Burning without a permit or during a suspension is a violation; escaped fires may bring suppression cost recovery, civil liability, and criminal charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a backyard campfire?
What happens if my burn escapes?
Where do I get an Alaska burn permit?
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