The Rochester Fire Department reminds residents that a burn ban remains in effect until further notice. No outdoor fires are permitted within the city, including campfires or any fires covered under burn permits, and new burn permits will not be issued. The ban will...
Effective September 22, 2025, the Governor has issued a statewide proclamation prohibiting all open burning and smoking in or near woodlands due to severe drought and high fire danger conditions.
All outside fires are prohibited, regardless of permit status. This includes Category 1, 2,...