Open burning & fires — Bridgewater, Vermont

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

The Town of Bridgewater, Vermont has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Town of Bridgewater Open Burning Ordinance, verified 2026-09-22.

Town of Bridgewater Open Burning Ordinance adopted ordinance

Requires Fire Warden permission to kindle open-air fires (brush/weeds/grass/rubbish); prohibits burning plywood composite or pressure-treated materials; burning limited to half-hour after sunrise through half-hour before sunset; tiered $25-$75 penalties.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.bridgewater.vt.gov/ · Last verified 2026-09-22 · Open burning & fires across Vermont · Open burning & fires in other municipalities