Note: The district does not have authority over recreational fires in the state parks or on the ocean shoreline.

Definitions:

Recreational Fire:
A recreational fire is a small fire no larger than three (3) foot in diameter and a flame height
reaching no larger than three (3) foot in the air. Fuel is to be clean cut firewood or manufactured fire logs.

Fire Pit:
A structure made of bricks, rocks, concrete, metal or some other noncombustible material with at least three sides being a minimum of eight (8) inches high. If there is an open side to the pit it should be located on the windward side of the fire pit.

Requirements:

1. Must have a valid burn permit (unless within a commercial park with multiple campsites)
2. Fires must be in an approved fire pit.
3. Fire pits must have at least 25 foot clearance around and 12 foot above burn pit. Ground
   surface shall be clear of fallen leaves and other surface fuels. Cut green grass is okay.
4. Fire must be attended at all times and extinguish before leaving.
5. A water source of adequate supply must be available to extinguish the fire and
   control fire spread if needed.

Prohibited Acts:
The burning of paper, garbage, plastic, brush or other debris is strictly prohibited in a recreational burn.

Questions: Call 503-368-7590