Augusta Fire Rescue
Outdoor Burning
Campfires + Outdoor Fire Places
-"Campfire" can be no bigger than 3x3x3(feet)(LxWxH)
-“Outdoor Fireplace” can be no bier than 1m(3.28ft) in any direction
-Campfires and Outdoor Fireplaces must be at least 5m (16.5 ft.) from any building, hedge, fence, property line, overhead wiring, highway or other combustible material.
-All Outdoor Fireplaces must have a spark arrester;
-The only material to be burned in Campfires and Outdoor Fireplaces shall be dry firewood;
-No burning when the wind may cause the possible spread of the fire beyond the original site, a decrease in visability on any road, an adverse effect to any person
-Only one campfire or outdoor fireplace may be burned at any time
-A competent person at least 18 years old must maintain watch over the fire at all times until it is totally extinguished.
-Prior to beinging an open burn you must ensure you have sufficient person, equipment and tools to control and/or extinguish the fire
-Must have a phone to immediatly call 911 in case of an emergency
-“Outdoor Fireplace” can be no bier than 1m(3.28ft) in any direction
-Campfires and Outdoor Fireplaces must be at least 5m (16.5 ft.) from any building, hedge, fence, property line, overhead wiring, highway or other combustible material.
-All Outdoor Fireplaces must have a spark arrester;
-The only material to be burned in Campfires and Outdoor Fireplaces shall be dry firewood;
-No burning when the wind may cause the possible spread of the fire beyond the original site, a decrease in visability on any road, an adverse effect to any person
-Only one campfire or outdoor fireplace may be burned at any time
-A competent person at least 18 years old must maintain watch over the fire at all times until it is totally extinguished.
-Prior to beinging an open burn you must ensure you have sufficient person, equipment and tools to control and/or extinguish the fire
-Must have a phone to immediatly call 911 in case of an emergency
