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Application for Open Burning Permit Applicant Name: Applicant Phone: Property Owner Name: Property Owner Phone: Address of Burn Location: Only natural vegetation no larger than a 4-inch diameter can be burned. Due to smolder danger, do not burn pine needles. Garbage and construction site materials are prohibited. Description & Size of Materials: The burn pile must be 50 feet from any structures and combustible materials with no overhead wires or branches located directly above the pile. On-site fire extinguishing equipment (such as dirt, a fire extinguisher, a garden hose, etc.) shall be available for immediate use. The Whitefish Fire Department has the authority to inspect burn piles or cancel any and all burn permits at any time due to fire conditions and other factors. All permits expire December 31, 2026. All burn piles must be constantly attended, completely extinguished, and cold to the touch when burning is completed daily. In the event that our assistance is required to contain or extinguish a burn, the permit holder will be responsible for all costs incurred by Whitefish Fire Department. In addition to this application for a burn permit with the City of Whitefish, you will need to apply for a Flathead County Burn Permit at You will then receive a 10 digit burn permit number that will be used to activate your permit throughout the season when using the Flathead County automated phone system 1-[PHONE REDACTED]. I understand the conditions attached to this application. Applicant Signature: Date: Please email approved permit to: The landowner must give permission for the burn to take place on his/her property. The applicant is the landowner Landowner Signature: Date: Fees payable at time of application: $25.00 Application Fee Check Credit Card Cash For Fire Department Use Only: Reviewed by: Date: Approved Denied Comments: