Fire Regulations in Bloomington, MN (2026)
3 verified fire regulations for Bloomington, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Portable fire pits and recreational fires allowed in Bloomington under strict conditions: contained in pit no larger than 3 ft diameter x 2 ft height, 25 ft from combustibles, constantly attended, dry clean firewood only, extinguishing equipment required, and no use when winds exceed 10 mph.
Bloomington Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsRecreational, Ceremonial and Camp Fires Information Sheet (web54cfiresrec)
Recreational fires and portable fire pits are permitted in accordance with the following conditions: 1. Stacked size of firewood may not exceed three (3) feet in diameter by two (2) feet in height; 2. Fires shall be located at least 25 feet away from any combustible structures or combustible materials, such as fences, long grass, bins, trash cans, etc.; 3. Only firewood may be used; 4. Fire ext...
Fireworks
Minnesota law (MN §624.20-624.25) heavily restricts fireworks. Only non-explosive, non-aerial novelty items (sparklers under 100g, snakes, smoke devices) are legal for consumers. Aerial fireworks, firecrackers, Roman candles, and skyrockets are illegal. Must be 18+ to purchase. Legal items prohibited on public property.
Bloomington Fireworks Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsMinn. Stat. § 624.20, Subd. 1
As used in sections 624.20 to 624.25, the term "fireworks" means any substance or combination of substances or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation, and includes blank cartridges, toy cannons, ... firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, Roman candles, daygo bombs, sparklers other than those specified in p...
Outdoor Burning
Recreational fires and portable fire pits are permitted in Bloomington with conditions: fire pit max 3 ft diameter by 2 ft height, 25 ft setback from combustible structures, must be constantly attended, and prohibited when winds exceed 10 mph. Open burning otherwise prohibited except by permit.
Bloomington Outdoor Burning Rules
Some RestrictionsRecreational, Ceremonial and Camp Fires Information Sheet (web54cfiresrec)
A recreational fire is an outdoor fire used for cooking, warming or ceremonial purposes... Only firewood may be used. Firewood: Dry, clean wood such as Presto Logs, charcoal or cordwood used or intended for use as heating fuel inside a residence or for an outdoor recreational fire. Firewood does not include wood that is green, has leaves or needles, is rotten, wet, oil soaked, or treated with p...
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