Small recreational backyard fires (cooking, personal fire pits) are permitted in Huntington with supervision and setbacks. Brush and yard waste burning prohibited year-round.
Recreational fires for cooking and personal enjoyment are allowed subject to Town Chapter 101 and NY DEC rules. Fires must be small (under 3 ft diameter typical), contained in an approved pit or ring, at least 15 feet from structures, attended at all times, and extinguished completely when unattended. Commercial charcoal or propane grills are not restricted. Huntington volunteer fire departments respond to nuisance smoke complaints.
Fines for unattended fires, excessive smoke, or burning prohibited materials; potential civil liability for fire spread.
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