MOSCOW, Idaho — The City of Moscow Fire Department has announced the fall burning season will begin October 16 and continue through December 13, according to fire officials.
Open burning is permitted for garden waste, tree trimmings, and brush only. Residents must maintain specific distances between fires and structures: at least 25 feet for piles 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height, and 50 feet for larger piles.
A water source must be available at all times, and a competent person must remain at the burn site until the fire is completely extinguished. Residents must be in legal control of the property where burning takes place.
The burning season does not permit lot burning, leaves, grass trimmings, or paper products, according to city regulations. No waste that produces toxic or offensive odors is allowed, and demolition or construction site burning is prohibited.
All burning must be completed before dark, and fires must be completely extinguished before leaving the site. A written permit is not required, but residents who fail to meet requirements may face fines per the City of Moscow Code.
Burning will be ordered stopped if smoke is offensive to neighbors or poses a hazard. Burning is also prohibited if the Department of Environmental Quality issues an air quality alert with a mandatory burn ban.
Air quality conditions and burn bans can be obtained by calling (866) 790-4337 or (208) 373-0502.
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