Burning Permit Application

Please complete this webform to apply for an outdoor burning permit. Open burning permits (non-recreational fires) cost $75.00.

If you prefer a paper application, click here to print and return/mail completed application to the Fire Department, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, MN  55110.

Please call 651-429-8568 if you have any questions.

Description of burn *
Burn Piles
Piled materials to be burned *
During burning restriction times, a variance burn permit is required by the MN DNR. Please contact lisa.mueller@state.mn.us to obtain the appropriate permit. Refer to https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html for up-to-date guidance
Files must be less than 2 MB.
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Running Fires
Materials to be burned *
square feet
(If burn area is over 2,500 sq. ft., you will be required to upload an approved burn plan from the Minnesota DNR with this application. Contact lisa.mueller@state.mn.us for permit/variances.)
Your burn area is over 2,500 sq. ft. Please upload an approved burn plan/variance from Minnesota DNR.
Files must be less than 2 MB.
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First day of scheduled burn
Last day of scheduled burn