FOR RELEASE ON JUNE 23, 2021

Contact:
Teton County Fire & Rescue
208-715-5201
tetoncountyfire.com

Teton County Fire & Rescue Issues Burn Ban

Effective immediately, Teton County Fire & Rescue has issued burn restrictions for Teton County, Idaho. Until fire conditions improve, burn permits will not be issued and fires requiring a burn permit will not be permitted.

Recreational fires do not require a burn permit and must adhere to the following stipulations:

• Fires must be contained within an improved fire pit in a developed area
• Fires must be at least 25 feet from any structure or other combustible material
• A responsible adult must tend the fire at all times
• A means of extinguishing the fire must be present at all times.
• A fire is considered recreational in nature when the pile size is 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height

Inquiries on burn restrictions in the surrounding forests should be directed to the National Forest Service – Teton Basin at: 208-354-2312.