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Local Area Information

The Southwest Area does not currently utilize the on-line permit system.

The Southwest Area Offices and initial attack base is located in McGrath. The State of Alaska assumed fire suppression responsibility for the Area's 66.6 million acres in 1985. The McGrath station has 22 seasonal staff with facilities, supplies and equipment ready for wildland fire response between May 1 and August 31 of each year. The Southwest Area encompasses widely varying types of terrain, fuels, and weather.

Alaska Statutes (AS 41.15) - Protection of Forested Lands

Suspension? or Closure?

Suspension - Burn permits and burn barrel use are temporarily not allowed due to fire danger or hazardous weather conditions as determined by the Department of Natural Resources.

Closure - The setting of all fires, burning, entry, or other use of land is prohibited within a designated area or statewide, as determined by the Commissioner of Natural Resources. Requires public notice to establish and rescind.

Please read and understand all the information on this page before applying for a burn permit. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about burning in Alaska.

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Burn Permits

Contact the Southwest Area Office at (907) 524-3010 for information about burning within the Area.

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Burn Barrels

Burn Barrel Specficiations

Contact the Southwest Area Office at (907) 524-3010 for information about the use of burn barrels within the Area.

New! All burn barrels are subject to local burn suspensions as well as restrictions and closures. Penalities may apply for unsafe burning.

All burn barrels are subject to spot inspection by Division of Forestry Area Prevention staff or their representatives.

Use of an approved burn barrel does not relieve the individual of responsibility should the fire escape as a result of negligence. Anyone starting a fire is responsible for that fire until it is completely out.

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