September 17, 2025 Open Burning: Now re-opened Resolution No. 4730
REMINDERS FOR RAVALLI COUNTY OPEN BURNING
1. Yes, burning season is OPEN, as of September 17, 2025
2. You MUST obtain a burning permit
3. you MUST have a water source available
4. NO burning of garbage
RESOLUTION NO. 4730
RESCINDS RESOLUTION NO. 4713 CLOSURE OF OPEN BURNING
WHEREAS, due to the recent and anticipated weather patterns bringing cooler temperatures and moisture to the area; and
WHEREAS, the Ravalli County Firewarden and state and federal cooperators within the South West Zone have recommended rescinding open burning restrictions at this time;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the RAVALLI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISIONERS hereby rescinds Resolution No. 4713, effective immediately, Wednesday, September 17th , 2025; and allow burning on a day to day basis by approval of the Air Quality Hot Line number 800-225-6779 and the Ravalli County Firewarden, and proper activation of open burns with the Ravalli County Burn Permit system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ravalli County Firewarden is authorized to order open burning to be closed in Ravalli County on a day to day basis in response to conditions of high fire danger through November 30, 2025.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025.
BOARD OF RAVALLI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS