Backyard fires in Prior Lake must be 25+ feet from any structure or combustible material, kept under 3' x 3' diameter, and attended at all times with a fire extinguisher or garden hose at hand.
The recreational fire framework adopted under the Minnesota State Fire Code requires backyard fires to be in an approved ring or outdoor fireplace, at least 25 feet from structures, fences, decks, and combustible vegetation. Fires must be attended at all times until fully extinguished - cold to the touch. The owner must have a working fire extinguisher or charged garden hose readily available. Open burning of any non-recreational material (yard waste, household trash, demolition debris) is prohibited without a permit. Fires are not allowed during windy or dry conditions or during a Minnesota DNR burn ban.
Leaving a fire unattended or burning prohibited materials is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail. The Fire Department may extinguish the fire and assess response costs.
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