It is illegal to burn without a permit in the City of Rolla If someone complains, we are obligated to investigate and possibly extinguish any fire. All fires must be extinguished by sunset of the permitted date. You may not start a fire with ANY accelerant. You may not burn man-made materials, such as: paper, cardboard, or plastics. You may not burn tires, combustibles, or manufactured wood materials (ie.. pressure treated or finished wood). You may not burn rubbish, refuse, or garbage. You may not burn demolition debris: insulation, rubber, styrofoam, metal, chemicals, sheetrock, asphalt shingles, or wire insulation. The City of Rolla Fire and Rescue reserves the right to revoke this permit Burning is not allowed during the hours of darkness, from sunset to sunrise.