Fire pit rules in Buffalo, MN — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
A recreational fire under three feet by three feet needs no permit anywhere in Wright County. Buffalo, Monticello, and St. Michael require clean wood only, a setback from buildings, constant supervision, and no burning during a ban.
Minnesota defines a recreational fire as one no larger than three feet across and three feet high, built for warmth or cooking, and it needs no burning permit anywhere in Wright County. The rules on how you burn are firm. Buffalo, Monticello, St. Michael, Albertville, and the other cities require the fire sit well back from buildings and property lines, with a hose or extinguisher nearby and an adult tending it until it is cold out. Only clean, dry wood may burn — leaves, yard waste, trash, and treated or painted lumber are prohibited. No fire may be lit during a DNR burning ban or high fire danger.
Burning prohibited materials, or lighting a fire during a ban, brings fire-code enforcement. Illegal open burning is a misdemeanor carrying fines up to $1,000 and 90 days in jail, plus liability for any spread.
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