Burning Restrictions Start Today

People cause more than 90% of wildfires in Minnesota, and burning restrictions are in effect for almost all of the state. 

According to the Department of Natural Resources, burning restrictions apply for Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Itasca, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, southern St. Louis County, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin, and Roseau counties. Escaped fire from burning vegetative debris is Minnesota’s number one cause of wildfires, and burning restrictions help reduce wildfire risk. 

Escaped fire from burning vegetative debris is Minnesota’s number one cause of wildfires, and burning restrictions help reduce wildfire risk. 

Burning restrictions will be adjusted as conditions change. The ground and vegetation are extremely dry in areas where the snow is gone. Campfires and small backyard fire pits are allowed but should be monitored closely.

Officials say “composting, chipping, or taking brush to a collection site are all good options”.