Backyard recreational fires are legal in St. Lucie County when burning untreated wood or vegetative debris in a contained device, kept attended, and fully extinguished before you leave. During drought, a Florida Forest Service burn ban can suspend all backyard burning.
St. Lucie County residents may hold a backyard campfire or bonfire under Rule 5I-2.006, F.A.C. without a permit, provided it burns only clean untreated wood and vegetative debris, stays attended at all times, and is completely extinguished before the site is left unattended. Recreational bonfires must be smothered with no visible flame, smoke, or emissions before leaving. When the Keetch-Byram Drought Index climbs, the Florida Forest Service or Board of County Commissioners can declare a burn ban that prohibits recreational fires countywide. Always confirm no ban is active before lighting up.
Unattended fires, burning prohibited materials, or lighting a fire during a declared burn ban can trigger Forest Service and county enforcement; the responsible party is liable for suppression costs if the fire escapes.
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