HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 2017 April Recreational Fire
City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Dawn Wills, Communications Assistant
Phone 952-903-5703 Fax 952-826-0389 EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Permit is Required for Recreational Fires
Edina, Minn., April 24, 2017 – Summer is prime time for relaxing next to a recreational fire. It is also the
peak season for recreational fire-related injuries. Taking precautions and supervising children is the best way
to prevent the potential for damage and injury from recreational fires.
Before starting a recreational fire, obtain a free recreational fire permit at EdinaMN.gov/Fire. Before each fire,
call the recreational fire hotline at 952-826-0398 to ensure the fire danger index is low with no bans in place.
If the smoke from a recreational fire becomes a nuisance for neighbors, the Edina Fire-Rescue & Inspections
Department will ask that the fire be extinguished.
All fires must be contained in a ring or pit, and be at least 25 feet from all structures. A five-foot radius
around the fire must be clear of combustibles.
Keep fires no larger than three feet in diameter by two feet high. Do not start recreational fires when wind
speeds are more than 15 mph. Do not use flammable or combustible liquids to kindle or rekindle a fire.
Have at least one responsible adult over 18 years old in attendance, especially if children are present. Children
often do not understand the extreme heat and potential dangers of playing near open fires.
Properly extinguish a fire with water. Coals can still be hot, even days after the last visible flames are out.
“Please remember you are responsible for any damage caused by your fire, so stay safe and have a pleasant
experience by following all the recreational fire requirements,” said Fire Marshal Rick Hammerschmidt.
To see a complete list of recreational fire requirements and to obtain a permit, visit EdinaMN.gov/Fire. For
more information, contact the Edina Fire Department at 952-826-0330.
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