Plainfield Fire Puts Out Warning on Outdoor Fires
May 19, 2012 | Along with the recreational fires come questions concerning what is allowed, and that depends upon where you live, according to a news release issued by the Plainfield Fire Protection District. Recreational fires shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. Examples of approved containers are
portable metal fire pits and chimineas. Recreational fire pile sizes cannot exceed three feet in diameter and two feet in height. Recreational fires in approved containers cannot be located within 15 feet of a structure. Recreational fires cannot be located within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material, such as homes, garages, sheds, fences, trees and bushes. With the early spring weather, more people have been spending time outdoors with recreational fires. If your lot size is not large enough to provide the 25-foot separation/distance, you will need an approved container.
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Are the stumps from christmas trees good for firewood in an outside fire pit?
Nov 14, 2008 by Cat
Someone close to my area is selling christmas tree fire wood. We have a pit outside to burn it. Is this type of wood okay and good to burn?
As long as you burn it outside. Pine has a lot of creosote in it that gets in your flue. It binds to the sides and can catch on fire and burn down your house. Not a Good wood to burn in a fireplace, firebox, etc.
In an out side pit it will burn long and good if seasoned. Seasoned means dried for a certain time.
how do you make a outside fire pit?
Oct 28, 2007 by metooo
Dig a hole in the ground shaped like a bowl as big as you want the fire to be, then clear the grass,shrubs, and hanging tree branches away about five or six feet bigger than the hole. Put some soccer sized rocks around the outer edge of the hole. Finally strategically place some chairs or nice sized logs about three feet from the rocks, fork up the marshmallows and enjoy. GOOD LUCK!!