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Fire and Rescue Placitas Volunteer Fire Birgade

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Burn Regulations

  • Guidance for burning may be attained by calling the Sandoval County information line: 867-4581, menu option 3.
  • Burning hours will be 8am to 4:30pm.
  • At no time will burning of household trash be allowed. This is a violation of EPA regulations and is subject to heavy fines.
  • The material being burned must be attended at all times.
  • The burning pile size may not exceed 3’x3’x3’.
  • Hand tools (shovel, rake) must be available.
  • A garden hose or a water source needs to be available.
  • If the wind increases to above 10 mph the fire must be extinguished.
  • Notify your neighbors so they are aware of the burning and don’t call 9-1-1.
  • If the smoke from the fire is directly impacting your neighbors you may be instructed to extinguish the fire.
  • For fires other than brush burning, such as bonfires or ceremonial fires, contact the Sandoval County Fire Marshal at 867-0245 to obtain the proper authorization.

These Burning Regulations are in accordance to the Sandoval County Fire Chief.

 

 

 

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