Learn the Rules for Recreational Fires

Fire Prevention Tip

Recreation fires are allowed in the City of Lakeville when the following provisions are followed:

• The fire is contained to a 3x3x3 area; this can be in ground, on ground, or in a free-standing pre- manufactured fireplace

• Fire extinguisher, garden hose or sand must be readily accessible

• Only clean burning wood or charcoal (you may not burn leaves, brush, grass, tree branches, building/construction materials, rubbish etc.)

• The fire must be at least twenty-five (25) feet away from any combustible structure (house, deck, fence, shed)

• Adult supervision is required while having a recreational fire

• All fires must be extinguished by 12:00 a.m. (midnight)

• Not allowed if winds exceed 15 m.p.h.

• If anyone calls and complains about the smoke, you will be asked to extinguish the fire

• All fires are subject to discontinuance by the Fire or Police Department.

Fire report 

From April 23 to April 29, the  responded to 15 calls for service; 3 medical, 4 motor vehicle accidents (with injuries), 1 mulch fire, 1 gas leak, 1 overheated motor, 3 good intents and 2 false alarms.