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Connecticut Open Burning Rules (2026)

Restricted: Open burning of brush (shrubs/prunings ≤3 in.) requires a valid signed permit from your local Open Burning Official.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

Open burning of brush (shrubs/prunings ≤3 in.) requires a valid signed permit from your local Open Burning Official. Prohibited when the Forest Fire Danger Index is High, Very High, or Extreme, or when AQI is forecast 100+.

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