Backyard recreational fires permitted with size restrictions and distance requirements; cooking fires generally exempt from burn bans.
Small recreational fires for warmth or cooking are allowed in Saratoga County backyards, subject to the 3-foot diameter limit and 25-foot structure setback under DEC rules. Fires must be attended, use only clean wood, and not create a nuisance. Towns like Saratoga Springs additionally prohibit fires that produce excessive smoke affecting neighbors. Cooking fires in approved appliances (grills, smokers) are exempt from open burning restrictions.
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