Drought Impact Reporter

Restrictions on fires in Rochester, New Hampshire
8/20/2025 5:16:06 PM

CATEGORIES:

Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions

AFFECTED AREAS:

Strafford County, NH
Rochester, NH

Start Date: 8/15/2025 -

The city of Rochester enacted a ban on campfires on Friday, August 15 due to drought. On Tuesday, August 19, the fire danger was downgraded from very high to high, so small contained campfires were allowed. The Rochester Voice (N.H.), Aug 20, 2025

Sources

The Rochester Voice . Campfire burn ban lifted, but Rochester Fire still urges residents to use caution - The Rochester Voice (NH). Wednesday, August 20, 2025 https://www.therochestervoice.com/campfire-burn-ban-lifted-but-rochester-fire-still-urges-residents-to-use-caution-cms-24839.

Restrictions on fires in Rochester, New Hampshire8/20/2025 5:16:06 PM

Restrictions on fires in Rochester, New Hampshire
8/20/2025 5:16:06 PM