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Backyard Recreational Fires

7/8/2019 (Permalink)

Organizing a recreational backyard fire? Many people enjoy the outdoors by lighting a fire to use for cooking, warmth and camping. However, fire can obviously be dangerous if it gets out of hand. Here are some tips on how to have a safe backyard fire.

  • Respect your local laws. Recreational fire restrictions vary between cities, so be sure you are following the law before you light your fire.
  • Keep fire pits at least 10 feet, but preferably 25 feet, away from houses, buildings and other structures. The farther away, the better!
  • Take note of the direction of the wind. If the smoke is blowing toward your neighbor's property or nearby vegetation, consider relocating or postponing the fire until the wind lightens.
  • If you burn wood, be sure that it is dry prior to lighting. When burned, green wood and other materials create not only more smoke but also air pollutants that can be toxic for the environment.
  • Consider using natural gas or propane fires rather than burning wood. Wood burning pollutes the air, and natural gas and propane burn cleaner and reduce harmful air pollutants.

Enjoy your backyard recreational fire…safely!

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