Grand Prairie allows recreational fires on residential property with conditions: area must be clear of combustibles including buildings and fences, only seasoned untreated wood may be burned, and fires must comply with Tarrant County burn ban restrictions when active.
Grand Prairie's Fire Department regulates recreational fires on residential properties. The area around a recreational fire must be clear of combustibles, including buildings and fences. Only seasoned (dried), untreated wood may be burned — structural lumber and finished furniture are prohibited. Recreational fires must be attended at all times and have extinguishing equipment readily available. During Tarrant County burn ban periods (issued by Commissioners Court for 90-day periods during drought conditions), all open flames, sparks, and embers are prohibited. A violation of the burn ban is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to $500. The city's Fire Prevention Division enforces these regulations.
Burn ban violation: Class C misdemeanor, up to $500. Unattended fires and prohibited materials subject to fire code enforcement.
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