Burn Ban in Clare County

View the current burn permit site of the Michigan DNR at https://www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/

No Burning Permits issued for:

4/17-25

4/16/25

4/14/25

4/13/25

4/12/25

Burn permits are available from the DNR for counties in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula only. In the southern Lower Peninsula, permits may be obtained from the local fire department or local governing body. For more information, call 866-922-BURN (866-922-2876).

Check with your local city, township or village officials before lighting your fire. If no local ordinances are in effect, state law: 

• Allows burning grass and leaves in municipalities with populations less than 7,500 unless prohibited by local ordinance.
• Prohibits burning any yard debris within 1,400 feet of an incorporated city or village limit under EGLE air quality rules.