Burning restrictions are in effect from April 1, 2003, until further notice. No outdoor fires are permitted. More information at the Minnesota DNR.

To get a recreational fire permit, you must meet these requirements:

• burn in a fire pit, fire ring, or other container designed for burning
• fire cannot exceed 3 feet in diameter
• only clean/unpainted/untreated wood can be burned
• fire extinguisher or hose must be accessible
• wind speed must be less than 10 miles per hour
• burn between 6pm and 6am
• length of burn must be less than 4 hours

Inform the fire department:

• call 651-792-7632 and leave a voice mail message
• call 651-792-7600 during regular business hours (8:00am to 4:30pm, weekdays)
• email:

Include:

• name and address
• day and evening phone numbers
• date and time of call
• date and time of burn

Burning any type of chemically treated wood and many types of painted wood...
    ...puts toxic pollutants into the air
        ...leaves toxic heavy metals in the ash
Burn only clean firewood for your health, for the health of our environment.