V.I. Fire Department: Outdoor Burns Allowed, Permit Required

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Fire Service has lifted the territory-wide ban on outdoor burns.

While burns are now permitted, a valid permit is still required. Applications for burn permits are available at the Arson Prevention and Investigation Unit’s offices.

For more information, residents and businesses should call 340-773-8050 on St. Croix or 340-774-7610 in the St. Thomas-St. John District.

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