Fire Districts

Fire districts issue open burn permits on a day-to-day basis factoring in current weather conditions and forecasts. Most districts require winds to be 10 mph or less with humidity above 30 percent before issuing open burn permits.
Contact your local fire protection district for any warnings or advisories and permit requirements prior to burning.

When calling, be prepared to leave information, such as:
• Confirmation that it is a burn day.
• Location of burn.
• Name and phone number.
• Description of materials being burned. You can only burn yard waste, such as leaves, branches and untreated wood. Absolutely no plastics or other hydrocarbons can be burned.
*Remember, burn permits are issued for one day only. If you plan on burning multiple days, you'll need to call each day.

Camdenton Fire
346-6260
346-3262

Eldon Fire
392-9111

Lake Ozark Fire
365-5371
365-6407

Mid-County Fire
346-2049

Morgan County Dispatch (Gravois, Rocky Mount, etc.)
378-5481

Northwest
347-3110

Osage Beach Fire
348-1221
365-6407

Sunrise Beach
374-4411
374-7986

• Call your local fire department for a burn permit. Area districts provide permits for residential open burning at no cost. A permit is required for each day that you burn.
• Don't burn anywhere close to your house, vehicle, boat, or any other structures, fire districts recommend at least 25 feet away from any structure.
• Pile the leaves up in a circle before you burn. The circle should be a large area completely clear of debris.
• Have a garden hose ready.
• A rake is also recommended to help extinguish small fires.
• All burns must be extinguished prior to sunset.
• Do not leave the fire unattended for any length of time. You are responsible for your fire at all times. If there are any complaints by neighbors or citizens, most fire districts require the fire to be immediately extinguished by either the subject or the fire district.