The Rochester Fire Department reminds residents that a burn ban remains in effect until further notice. Today, Monday, August 25, 2025, has been classified as a HIGH fire danger day. 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 remain until the NH Division of Forest & Lands lowers the fire danger and our area receives significant rainfall. Please dispose of smoking materials safely, and report any smoke or fire immediately by calling 911.
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