Outdoor burning rules in Bloomington, MN — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Recreational fires and portable fire pits are permitted in Bloomington with conditions: fire pit max 3 ft diameter by 2 ft height, 25 ft setback from combustible structures, must be constantly attended, and prohibited when winds exceed 10 mph. Open burning otherwise prohibited except by permit.
Bloomington City Code Chapter 6 governs fire prevention. Recreational fires must use dry, clean firewood only — no green wood, leaves, rotten wood, painted or treated lumber, or construction debris. Fire extinguishing equipment (bucket, shovel, garden hose, or 4-A rated extinguisher) must be readily available. Firewood must be stored in neat stacks, 10 ft from property lines, screened from view, and not in the front yard. DNR burn permits required for fires exceeding 3 ft x 3 ft when ground is not snow-covered per MN §88.17. The city may declare recreational fire bans during dry conditions.
MPCA violation: $500 to $10,000/day. Burning without DNR permit: misdemeanor. City fines: $200 to $500.
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