Open burning starts Saturday in Carson City

The Carson City Fire Department said in a news release open burning will be allowed from Oct. 21 through Dec. 17, dependent upon permit status and daily weather conditions.

The purpose of the open burn period is to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of accumulated weeds and yard debris. CCFD will require a burn permit.

Permits will be available starting Friday, Oct. 20, and can be obtained online at our website www.carsonfire.org. Click on the notice for “Open Burn” and it will take you to a form you will need to print and have on your person when burning. Permits will no longer be available in the administrative office on a walk-in basis.

For information, call CCFD at 775-887-2210, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.