Outdoor burning rules in Prior Lake, 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.
Open burning above 3' x 3' requires a burn permit from the Prior Lake Fire Department, and all burning is prohibited during state-declared burn bans, windy conditions, or dry conditions.
Prior Lake follows the Minnesota DNR burn permit framework alongside the State Fire Code. Permits are obtained through the Fire Department and may be issued for brush piles, land-clearing debris, and similar non-recreational burning. All open burning is suspended during the Minnesota DNR statewide burn ban (commonly issued in spring and during droughts). The only permitted recreational fuels remain wood, small branches, and charcoal - household garbage, yard waste, treated lumber, and tires are prohibited. Wind speed limits and dry-condition restrictions apply at the discretion of the Fire Marshal.
Burning without a required permit or during a burn ban is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail. The Fire Department can compel immediate extinguishment and assess response costs.
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