Backyard recreational fires are allowed in Converse when contained in approved devices with proper clearance and supervision. Burn bans and red flag warnings override permissions on short notice.
Converse permits recreational backyard fires in fire pits, chimineas, outdoor fireplaces, and portable patio heaters when used per manufacturer instructions. General rules: flames under 3 feet, fuel pile under 3 feet in diameter, 25 feet clearance from structures, fences, and overhanging vegetation, and continuous adult supervision with a water source on hand. Burn only clean seasoned wood or approved fuel, never yard waste, trash, or pressure-treated lumber. Cooking fires on barbecue grills are allowed with similar common-sense clearance. The Bexar County burn ban, issued by Commissioners Court during drought, suspends all outdoor burning including recreational fires, and Converse Fire Department can order any fire extinguished if conditions become unsafe. Smoke that drifts into a neighbors home may trigger a nuisance complaint even when the fire itself is lawful.
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