Spring debris burning opened March 1
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FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Spring debris burning season opened Monday, March 1.
Burning is a great way to clear dead vegetation and clean up. Before you light your piles or grass this spring, take the necessary precautions to ensure your burn does not become the next wildfire. Careless debris burning is one of the main causes of wildfires on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Debris burning is open from March 1 to April 30 on the Flathead Reservation. To burn from May 1 to June 30, people will need a burn permit, available at the CSKT Division of Fire website at csktfire.org.
Before burning, people are asked to take precautions: burn early in the day and check weather for afternoon or next day wind conditions; have proper personnel, equipment and a water supply. It is also important to make sure the area is cold to the touch before leaving. Checking the following day is also important as stumps or roots may be holding heat that could re-ignite.
If a fire does get out of control, people should call 911 immediately. Remember, you are responsible for any and all suppression and property costs if the fire escapes your control. For questions about debris burning, people are asked to call the Division of Fire at 406-676-2550.
