With the Spring arriving, the Bethel Fire Marshal's Office is fielding questions, and some complaints, from residents about open burning. Open Burn Permits are issued by the Fire Marshal's Office throughout the year. Each permit, costing $2, is valid for four weeks.
Applications will be put on for inspection of the burn pile the next day that the Fire Marshal is available.
State regulations for open burning are only of twigs, branches and garden materials. The permits are not for leaves, land clearing or construction debris. The burn pile must be no larger than 3' wide by 3' high by 5' long. Burning in a barrel is permitted. The fire must be extinguished by 5pm. A garden hose or barrel of water must be on hand when burning.
Before burning, permit holders must call the Bethel Fire Department Communications Operator at 203-778-7415 to find out the Burning Index for the day.
