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Alaska Open Burning Rules (2026)
Restricted: A free state burn permit is required April 1–August 31 for burn barrels, brush piles, and yard/lawn debris.
RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026
A free state burn permit is required April 1–August 31 for burn barrels, brush piles, and yard/lawn debris. Small-scale permit covers barrels and piles up to 10 ft x 4 ft; larger burns need a large-scale permit and may require site inspection.
Official source: dnr.alaska.gov →
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