Burn Permits & Fire Department
Check whether open debris burning is permitted today, review state and local restrictions, and find Harbor Springs Area Fire Department information.
Check permission and conditions every day
The DNR map is updated daily by 10:00 AM Eastern. Select Emmet County and Pleasant View Township before any open debris burn.
Check the DNR map
If the map says YES, the online status serves as authorization for that day. If it says NO, open debris burning is not allowed.
Check local restrictions
Township ordinances, no-burn zones, fire-station guidance, campground rules, and temporary restrictions may be stricter than the DNR permit.
Burn responsibly
Monitor weather, keep the fire small and controlled, have water and tools ready, and fully extinguish the fire before leaving it.
A DNR permit does not override local rules
- You are responsible for damage if a fire escapes.
- Smoke may be a public nuisance, affect health, and damage nearby property.
- Never burn trash containing plastics, rubber, foam, treated wood, electronics, chemicals, or hazardous materials.
- Consult local fire officials or property/campground authorities when additional restrictions may apply.
Permit generally needed
DNR guidance says a permit is generally needed for open burning of yard/tree debris, land clearing, road shoulders, and similar vegetative piles in covered northern Michigan areas.
Common exemptions
Cooking and recreational campfires may not require a DNR permit when allowed by local ordinances and air-quality rules. Other narrow exemptions exist; verify current DNR and EGLE guidance before burning.
Nuisances, violations & fines
Township ordinances address unlawful burning, smoke nuisances, unsafe campfires, and related activities. Violations may result in civil infractions, fines, liens, or other legal remedies.
Review Township ordinances & complaintsBurn-permit help line
Michigan DNR Burn Permit Management System
Conditions can change quickly
The National Fire Danger Rating System uses weather, fuels, and fire-occurrence data to estimate wildfire potential from low to extreme. High ratings mean fires can ignite more easily, spread faster, and become harder to control.
Harbor Springs Area Fire Department
For emergencies, call 911. Station addresses below are provided for location reference—not for reporting emergencies.
Station #1
824 South State RoadHarbor Springs, MI 49740
Station #2
8288 South Pleasant View RoadHarbor Springs, MI 49740
Burning and fire-safety information
Questions about local burning restrictions?
Contact the Township Office before burning if you are unsure whether an additional local rule applies.
Burn status and restrictions can change daily. The DNR map, current local orders, fire officials, and applicable law control over this summary.