Small recreational cooking and warming fires allowed in most Dutchess County towns outside DEC burn ban window. Fires must be under 3 ft across, 2 ft tall, attended, with water available.
Contact Dutchess County at (845) 486-2000 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
See how Dutchess County's backyard fires rules stack up against other locations.
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