Fire pit rules in Hennepin County, MN — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Hennepin County recreational fires must follow Minnesota DNR open-burning rules and city codes. Fires are limited to three feet wide by three feet tall, set back 25 feet from structures, attended by an adult, and extinguished completely.
Under Minn. DNR open-burning rules and Hennepin County city fire codes, recreational campfires on residential property may not exceed three feet in diameter and three feet tall, must be 25 feet or more from any structure, and require constant adult supervision plus on-hand water or extinguisher. Fire bans triggered by Minnesota DNR red-flag warnings override municipal allowances. Cities such as Minneapolis, Edina, and Bloomington require permits or notification before burning yard waste, and some prohibit yard-waste burning entirely. Smoke from fires causing nuisance to neighbors can be cited under the MN State Fire Code adopted statewide.
Unattended fires, oversized pits, or burning during a DNR ban can result in citations from local fire marshals starting around 100 dollars and rising to misdemeanor charges if a fire spreads or causes injury.
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