Mount Vernon, NY Fire Regulations: Fire Pits & Backyard Fires (2026)

Campfire Safety Campfires with family and friends are great fun! To make your next campfire safer and healthier, remember to: Check the fire danger map first to make sure it's safe to have a fire where you are. Avoid burning on windy days. Keep your campfire less than 3 feet high and less than 4 feet wide. Keep flammable objects and debris at least 3 feet away from the fire. Never burn trash , including paper products, plastic, glass, and metal (like tin and aluminum cans). Burn only local firewood . Burn only dry, plain wood - no pressure-treated lumber or plywood, and no painted or stained wood. Untreated wood, split tree logs, and branches are recommended for campfires. Using heat-treated/kiln-dried wood can prevent the spread of invasive species. Never use fire accelerants such as kerosene, gasoline, or lighter fluid.