Open Burning Suspended for Girdwood Fire Service District
Beginning Tuesday, July 1st, through Tuesday July 8th The Girdwood Fire Department is suspending all open burning including spruce beetle and Residential burn permits. This is to decrease the possibility of a catastrophic wildfire over the Fourth of July holiday.
The use and possession of fireworks is prohibited by law in the Girdwood Valley.
Personnel from the Fire Department, Alaska State Troopers and MOA Heritage land bank will be actively patrolling Girdwood to enforce fireworks and open burning restrictions.
Ceremonial and cooking fires are permitted when contained in an approved outdoor fireplace or barbeque grill. These fires must be contained within the device and have an area of less than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. They must have a grate or stack to contain flying embers and be placed on a non-combustible surface or at least 12 inches from the ground with a screen or lid covering the top. The fire must be located at least 15 feet from adjacent structures.
Homeowners are reminded to prepare their homes for wildfires. Move firewood and all combustibles at least 30 feet away from your home. Rake away dead leaves and grass at least 10 feet. Reduce the number of conifers trees within 30 feet of your home. Visit www.muni.org/fire for more information on Firewise practices.
