Open burning within the city limits, in particular recreational fires (camp fires)?
Each year the Winona Fire Department receives several inquiries and complaints concerning open burning within the city limits, in particular recreational fires (camp fires). The fire department is required to respond to all inquiries and complaints concerning open burning. Therefore, in order to better understand the regulations concerning open burning the following information is provided for you. Open burning within the city limits is regulated by Winona City Code Sec. 46.07. Basically what this ordinance says, is that open burning is not allowed within the city limits unless a burn permit is obtained from the fire department. However, recreational fires may be allowed if certain requirements are met. The requirements for a recreational fire are as follows: • The fire must be within one of the following; (A) An outdoor fireplace, such as a permanent brick structure, (B) A commercially manufactured outdoor wood burning appliance, such as what can be purchased at various stores, (C) A
