Open Burn Season Beings Jan. 15th

By Franklin County Now January 11, 2024 2:09 pm

Photo From Deerfield Fire District

(Franklin County, MA) Open Brush Burning season begins on January 15th and runs through May 1st, weather permitting. For the third year, permits are only available online and must be applied for on the morning of the anticipated burn. Burn permits are free and can be applied for at fcburnpermits.com, where more information on the rules and regulations of brush burning is also available.

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