Fire Regulations in Appleton, WI (2026)

2 verified fire regulations for Appleton, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Fireworks

Wisconsin bans all aerial and explosive consumer fireworks. Only non-explosive types legal (sparklers, snakes, smoke devices). WI Stat. §167.10.

Appleton Fireworks Regulations

Heavy Restrictions

Wis. Stat. 167.10

167.10 167.10 Regulation of fireworks. 167.10(1) (1) Definition. In this section, "fireworks" means anything manufactured, processed or packaged for exploding, emitting sparks or combustion which does not have another common use, but does not include any of the following: 167.10(1)(a) (a) Fuel or a lubricant. 167.10(1)(b) (b) A firearm cartridge or shotgun shell. 167.10(1)(c) (c) A flare used o...

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Outdoor Burning

Outdoor burning regulated by WI DNR and local ordinance. Appleton may prohibit most open burning. Garbage burning always illegal. DNR permits required in protection areas.

Appleton Outdoor Burning Rules

Some Restrictions

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