Vermont lifts statewide burn ban; drought still on though risk of wildfires is down

Vermont lifts statewide burn ban; drought still on though risk of wildfires is down

MONTPELIER — Town forest fire wardens can issue burn permits again, following the lifting of a statewide ban imposed several weeks ago amidst the ongoing drought.

State of Vermont lifts ban on burn permits; rainfall reduces risk of wildfires

MONTPELIER — The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation has rescinded the Sept. 22 order that required all Town Forest Fire Wardens to cease issuing burn permits. This order has now been lifted statewide.

Vermont Rescinds Statewide Burn Ban

MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) has rescinded the September 22, 2025, order that required all Town Forest Fire Wardens to cease issuing burn permits. This order has now been lifted statewide. Recent rainfall has helped reduce wildfire danger across Vermont. The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that much of the state remains in extreme or severe drought; however, the wildland fire danger forecast has dr…