Aurora allows recreational backyard fires in approved containers with an Outdoor Fireplace Permit. Campfires need 25-foot clearance from structures. Portable fireplaces need 15 feet. No burning of yard waste or trash.
Recreational backyard fires in Aurora are permitted with an Outdoor Fireplace Operational Permit from the Fire Department. The same rules apply as for fire pits: campfires and open fire pits require 25-foot clearance from structures; portable outdoor fireplaces require 15-foot clearance. Fires must be in approved containers, attended at all times, and have extinguishing materials nearby. Burning yard waste, leaves, or trash is prohibited. Only clean, dry firewood should be burned. Charcoal and gas grills are exempt from the permit requirement. Wind conditions may affect when fires can be lit.
Fire without permit: citation. Burning prohibited materials: fire code violation. Unattended fire: immediate citation.
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