With the arrival of moisture, higher humidity, and winter weather conditions, effective Friday, November 1, 2024, outdoor burning is permissible in Incline Village and Crystal Bay, NV. Permits for open burning of pine needles, slash piles, construction warming fires, and recreational fire pits are available Monday through Friday, free of charge.
Please call 775-831-0351, ext. 8107 to schedule an inspection and obtain a permit.
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Guidelines for open burning are:
- Permit is valid for open burning only at the address listed and only for materials authorized
- Permit holder shall visit www.nltfpd.org prior to any burning activity to determine if it is an approved Burn Day
- No open burning is permitted on No Burn Days as determined by the Fire District
- Open burning starts at 6:00 a.m. and all piles must be extinguished by 3:00 p.m.
- Provide a thirty-minute fire watch after extinguishing any fire
- Have a charged garden hose and hand tools nearby
- Keep pine needle and slash piles small and manageable
- An adult must constantly attend fire
- Clear a 25-foot radius noncombustible area around all fires
- Keep fires away from any overhanging branches
- Have a fire extinguisher, charged garden hose, and hand tools readily available nearby
