Rules

Recreational fires must:

• Be less than 3 feet wide and 2 feet high.
• Be kept at least 25 feet from buildings and flammable material.
• Be surrounded by a barrier of nonflammable material taller than six inches.
• Use natural cut wood only. Do not burn trash.
• Use an above-ground fire pit in the designated fire zone.
• Be supervised by someone 18 years or older.
• Only burn between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.
• Only burn when wind speeds are less than 10 miles per hour.
• Burn when there is healthy air quality. Do not burn fires when there a poor air quality alert.

City ordinance and state code

• • Read the recreational fire City ordinance
  • Read the Minnesota fire code

Tips

• Completely put out your fire when finished.
• Keep fire extinguishing equipment nearby and available, such as:
  • A bucket of water
  • A garden hose
  • Sand

Resources

Use these resources. They are available in multiple languages.

Read our recreational fire flyer >> 

Watch our recreational fire safety video >>