City of Edina Fire Department

Edina Fire Department
 6250 Tracy Avenue
Edina, MN 55436-2580
(952) 826-0378
Fax (952) 826-0393
RECREATIONAL FIRE APPLICATION & PERMIT
 Requirements listed below shall apply to all recreational fires

  1. All recreational fires shall be considered open burning and a permit shall be required. Recreational fire permits may be obtained at the Edina Fire Department, Station No. 1 or online at: www.CityofEdina.com/Fire.

  2. Recreational fires must be on private property and the property owner shall make application for this permit.

  3. Permits are valid only for the calendar year. 

  4. Fires are not permitted between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday or between midnight and 7 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

  5. Fires shall be contained within a fire ring, pit, manufactured wood-burning appliance or similar device constructed for such use.

  6. The fire shall not be located within 25 feet of any structure on this property or neighboring property and shall be 10 feet away from property lines.

  7. The area within a 5-foot radius around the fire or device shall be reasonably clear of combustibles. The area directly above the fire shall be clear of all combustibles.

  8. Notify your neighbors about your recreational fire.

  9. An approved form of fire extinguisher shall be readily available. This may include an extinguisher, hose or other equipment designed for such use.

  1. The wood to be burned shall be clean and produce little detectable smoke or odor. Only split and dry fireplace wood, minimum 1 inch in diameter shall be used. No treated wood, construction materials, yard waste (leaves, grass, twigs, etc…) shall be burned.

  2. Oils, combustible and flammable liquids, rubber, plastics, chemically treated materials, construction materials, hazardous waste and rubbish/trash, shall not be burned or used as starting material.

  3. No flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline shall be used to kindle or rekindle a fire.

  4. In all cases, the total fuel load of the fire shall not exceed 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height.

  5. The prevailing wind at the time of burning shall be away from nearby residences and must be less than 15 mph.

  6. The fire must be attended at all times by at least one responsible person 18 years of age or older.

  7. The fire must be completely extinguished before leaving it unattended. (Use care when extinguishing the fire to avoid throwing embers into the air and to prevent damage if a manufactured device is in use.)

Prior to starting the fire the permit holder shall contact the
Edina Fire Department Recreational Fire Hotline at 952-826-0398
The Edina Fire Department or the MN DNR may restrict recreational fires during periods of high fire danger.  Traditionally this has occurred during the months of April and May but may occur at other times.   Observation of these requirements does not release persons of any liability for damages that may result from a recreational fire.

Fires may be ordered extinguished and this permit revoked by the Fire Department if: a) any recreational fire requirement is violated, or b) if a fire hazard exists or develops, or c) we receive valid complaints from your neighbors regarding the fire, smoke or other violations. 

Required fields are labeled in bold
  Name of
homeowner
  Address
  Cell phone
(Text Messages)
  Email address

Tennessen Warning: Under the Minnesota Data Practices Act, your address, email and/or telephone number are private data. You may choose not to provide some or all of this private data, but it may cause your permit request to be denied. By completing this information, you are consenting to allow the City of Edina staff to share this information in order to administer the City of Edina regulations regarding recreational fires. Please check the box above to affirm that you have read this notice.

By selecting "Submit" below, I agree that I am a legal adult 18 years of age or older and understand this permit does not release me of any liability for damages that may result from the conducting of this recreational fire. Further, I agree to comply with all recreational fire requirements listed above.