To obtain a burn permit, contact the Fire Marshal's Division at 573-874-7556, M-F 8-5. 
(573-874-7450 on weekends)

No charge for open burning permits

Fire crew will inspect your burn site for safety and issue your permit

Permits issued based largely on weather conditions

May burn untreated wood, limbs, ect.

May NOT burn trash, leaves, grass, construction materials, plastics, or any material which emits noxious smoke or fumes

Burn area should be a minimum of 15 feet from any structures

Burn area should be no larger than a 3 x 3 area, with some exceptions

Fire must be attended at all times until extinguished

Fires are to be extinguished by dark

Have a garden hose and hand tools readily available in case fire gets out of control

If the fire does get out of control, call 9-1-1 immediately

Columbia Fire Department
700 Big Bear Blvd.
Columbia, MO 65202
573-874-7644
Fax: (573) 875-5070