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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Alex David

Is it legal to have a fire in your backyard? An expert attorney reveals how to stay on the right side of the law

A deck in low light with a fire pit and glowing lanterns.

There's nothing like the feeling of sitting around an outdoor fire on a cool summer evening. Getting cozy around a fire - whether that's a bonfire or fire pit - is the perfect way to keep a party going after the sun sets, with conversations lasting late into the night.

However, not every backyard fire is legal. With increasing danger from wildfires, legislators across America are introducing laws to promote fire safety. These regulations differ across the country, and a legal fire in one backyard might be breaking the rules the next county over. Even the best fire pits may not work for the regulations in your state.

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