ELKO, Nev. – The Nevada Division of Forestry and the counties of Elko and Eureka have lifted the open burning ban effective Friday, November 11, 2011 at 6 a.m. Burn hours are from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.  All burning must be completed by the ending time.

Please contact the Elko Interagency Dispatch Center at 775-748-4000 or 1-800-258-9478 to obtain a burn permit or schedule a site visit prior to burning.

Open burning is restricted to yard debris and vegetative matter. No burning of construction materials, plastics or other man-made materials is allowed.

The Nevada Division of Forestry appreciates cooperation and advises the following rules apply:

• Call prior to burning at the above numbers
• Do not burn if windy
• Do not leave burn piles unattended for any reason
• An adult must be present
• Keep a hose or water available
• Extinguish all piles completely when done
• Keep a 30-foot (30’) clearance around the burning area
• Burn in small piles.

In the event of an escaped controlled burn, the responsible party may be held responsible for any costs incurred in suppression.