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Fire permits are required for all outdoor burning.
Apply for a Burn Permit online here. Permits are no longer available at Public Safety.
Permits will be issued in advance of the day’s classification being available, however, it shall be the permit holder’s responsibility to contact the Fire Department to confirm the day’s class prior to igniting a fire. Visit the Maine Forestry Service to determine the class day for Zone 1.
Burning Class | Definition |
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Class 1 | Attended burning permitted 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
Class 2 | Attended burning permitted 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
Class 3 | No burning is authorized. |
Class 4 | No burning is authorized. |
Class 5 | No burning is authorized. |
Beach fires are not permitted in the Town of Wells except on Moody Beach. Permits are issued to the property owner only or those having the department’s Permission Form signed by the owner and on the Atlantic Ocean side only. These permits shall be issued for the hours between 5 and 11:30 p.m. only. If you are not the property owner please visit the Corner Station to obtain a Permission Form.
Special permits are given for large functions, lobster bakes, special festivals, and Town functions by approval of the Town Manager. Please contact the Fire Department at 207-646-7912 for more information.
Note: Your fire must be attended at all times.
Only you can prevent forest fires.