Open burning season begins
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The spring open burning season began March 1 and will run through April 30. Burners must call the Ventilation Hotline daily at 751-8144 or visit online at www.flatheadhealth.org for restrictions before burning.
The hotline and Web site are updated daily before 8:30 a.m. Weekend information will be available by 5 p.m. on Fridays.
Prohibited materials include but are not limited to all man-made materials, treated materials, wood, and wood by-product trade wastes produced by any business, trade, industry, or demolition project. Construction debris is considered a trade waste.
Campfires and warming fires (when deemed necessary determined by weather conditions) are restricted to fires less than 4 feet in diameter. These fires should consist of materials less than 3 inches in diameter.
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