Guidelines for Open Burning

  • Burning season runs from January 15, 2023 to May 1, 2023
  • Burning will consist of brush only. No grass, stumps, leaves, hay, rubbish, construction materials, or any other materials.
  • Brush being burned must be at least 75 feet away from any dwelling or structure.
  • The fire must be attended at all times.
  • A garden hose or equivalent must be at the burning site during all burning.
  • Burning will not be permitted until after 10 am each day.
  • All burning will be extinguished by 4 pm each day. Any burning after hours that the Fire Department has to respond to will be billed for the cost of the call.
  • Residents are warned that illegal burning is a violation of state law and is punishable under the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and State Fire Marshall's Office.
  • Residents who wish to burn must report to station 1 on St. Paul Street to pick up the guidelines for open burning / permit number. This permit will be good for the duration of the burning season. Each day you wish to burn you will have to call in and check if burning is allowed by DEP due to air quality. If burning is allowed per DEP, please give your permit number and address to the fire department by calling 508-876-5149. The following link gives the current day air quality and advises if air quality allows for open burning. Visit the MassAir Online Website for burning advisories from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental ProtectionMassDep_MassAir_logo
  • No burning will be allowed on "red flag" days announced on local weather reports.
  • If you are found in violation of these guidelines, your right to burn will be terminated.

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  1. Fire Department

    Physical Address
    15 Saint Paul Street
    Blackstone, MA 01504

    Phone: 508-883-1030
    Fax: 508-883-7923
    Emergency Phone: 911

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