Backyard Fires: Folsom vs Sacramento
How do backyard fires rules compare between Folsom, CA and Sacramento, CA?
Folsom and Sacramento have similar restriction levels.
Folsom, CA
Sacramento County
Backyard recreational fires in Folsom are allowed only in approved portable outdoor fireplaces, chimineas, or fire pits using clean wood or gas. Open ground fires, fire rings, and burning of yard waste are prohibited. All backyard fires are banned during Red Flag Warnings and SMAQMD 'Don't Light Tonight' days.
View full Folsom rules →Sacramento, CA
Sacramento County
Recreational backyard fires in Sacramento must use approved devices with fuels limited to dry wood or charcoal, stay under 3 feet in diameter, and pause on Spare The Air days.
View full Sacramento rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Folsom | Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Allowed | Contained pits/chimineas/gas | - |
| Prohibited | Open ground fires, trash | - |
| Setback | 15 ft from combustibles | - |
| Red Flag | All wood fires banned | - |
| VHFHSZ | Seasonal bans possible | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Folsom FAQ
Can I have a bonfire in my Folsom backyard?
No — open ground bonfires are prohibited. You may have a contained recreational fire in a UL-listed portable fire pit or chiminea, subject to size and setback rules.
What's a Red Flag Warning and how does it affect my fire pit?
A Red Flag Warning is issued by NWS Sacramento when conditions are extreme for wildfire. All wood-burning backyard fires must be extinguished and not lit until the warning expires.
Sacramento FAQ
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