Recreational Fires

Recreational Fire Permits

The St. Anthony Fire Department is responsible for issuing Recreational Fire Permits in the City of Saint Anthony Village. 

Next Steps:

  • Residents wishing to have a recreational fire must first complete a Recreational Fire Permit Application. 
  • The Fire Department will review the application and if the application is approved, will issue a permit that is valid for five (5) years for homeowners. 
  • Rental properties require landlord approval and those recreational fire permits are good through March 1 of the following year. 
  • Permits for rental properties need to be renewed annually. 

Before burning a recreational fire the resident must:

The St. Anthony Fire Department may prohibit any or all recreational fires when conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.

For more information regarding recreational fires and permits, call 612-782-3400.

See additional Fire Rules and Prohibited Materials below:

  1. Recreational Fire Rules
  2. Prohibited Materials

Recreational Fire Rules

Following are the rules related to recreational fires:

  • Ground level fires must be limited to 3 feet in diameter and a 3-foot-high flame. Fires in a portable fireplace are limited to a 2-foot-high flame.
  • Only unpainted and untreated dry wood or charcoal may be burned. No construction debris, household materials, waste, leaves or grass are allowed.
  • Smoke must not extend beyond the property line.
  • A garden hose or adequate fire extinguisher must be on site.
  • Responsible adult must be on site until fire is extinguished.
  • Fire must be extinguished before leaving site.
  • Fire shall never be left unattended.
  • Ashes and coals should not be allowed to smolder.
  • Fire should be in an adequate fire ring, raised fire pit, or other approved containment system.
  • Recreational fires shall not be closer than 25 feet from any structure, including decks.
  • No burning when the Air Quality Index is greater than 50. (Pollution Control Website)
  • No burning when the wind speed is greater than 20 miles per hour. (National Weather Service Website)
  • Recreational fires are allowed for food preparation.
  • Hours for recreational fires:
    • Sunday through Thursday - 9 a.m. until 11 p.m.
    • Friday, Saturday and Holidays -  9 a.m.  until Midnight.