ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources lifted burning restrictions Thursday in numerous Minnesota counties due to decreased fire danger because of precipitation and green-up.
This means burning permits will be available for burning of vegetative materials.
Although the state is lifting restrictions, local counties or municipalities may have specific regulations or restrictions that affect burning. Also, because fire danger can change quickly, DNR foresters are able to restrict burning permits in individual counties whenever conditions warrant.
Burning permits are available through state and federal forestry offices, from local fire wardens or online by paying a $5 fee per calendar year.
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Most of the counties who had bans lifted Thursday were in northern and central Minnesota.
