Small backyard recreational fires are allowed when kept under 3 ft by 2 ft and 25 feet from anything flammable, but are completely prohibited during Sheriff-ordered fire restrictions. Charcoal and propane grills at homes remain exempt.
A backyard campfire or chiminea is treated as a recreational fire by the local fire protection district: the burning pile must stay no larger than 3 ft x 3 ft x 2 ft and at least 25 feet from any structure or vegetation, with an adult and extinguisher present. During Stage 1 fire restrictions no open or recreational burning is allowed; during Stage 2 the Sheriff prohibits "building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, coal or wood-burning stove." Grill exemptions (charcoal or propane at a private residence) survive Stage 1 but not Stage 2. Always confirm the current restriction level before lighting any fire.
Lighting a backyard fire during a fire ban is unlawful in unincorporated Adams County and can result in citation, fines, and liability for damages if the fire escapes.
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