Gilbert is an urban town with low wildfire risk. State fire restrictions and Maricopa County no-burn days apply during extreme conditions. Fire pits must comply with county air quality rules.
As a primarily urban and suburban town in the Sonoran Desert, Gilbert has minimal wildland-urban interface wildfire risk. However, state fire restrictions issued by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management apply during extreme fire danger periods. Maricopa County issues no-burn days that prohibit wood-burning fire pits, chimineas, and outdoor fires. LPG and natural gas fire pits may be used on no-burn days as they do not produce particulate emissions. Gilbert's southeast areas near agricultural land may have seasonal brush fire concerns. Gilbert Fire and Rescue coordinates with county and state agencies.
Violating state fire restrictions or county no-burn day orders is enforceable. Using wood-burning fire pits on no-burn days can result in citations.
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