Small attended backyard fires for cooking or recreation are allowed in normal conditions, kept away from structures and combustibles. During a county burn ban, campfires and bonfires are prohibited; above-ground grills remain legal.
Backyard recreational fires in unincorporated Seminole County are governed by the Florida Fire Prevention Code and county Fire Safety Code (Ch. 85). In ordinary conditions a small, contained, attended fire is permitted; keep it a safe distance from buildings, fences, and vegetation and have a hose or extinguisher ready. The county does not require a permit for a modest recreational fire. When the Keetch-Byram Drought Index reaches 500, the automatic burn ban prohibits campfires and bonfires countywide; only above-ground charcoal, gas, and electric grills and barrel-style smokers stay allowed. Never leave a backyard fire unattended, and fully extinguish before leaving it.
Lighting a campfire or bonfire during an active burn ban may draw a civil citation up to $500 per violation, up to 60 days imprisonment, or both.
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