Recreational Fire

Fire Chief/Fire Marshal

Jason R. Gonzalez

The open burning of brush, yard waste, leaves etc. is NOT permitted in the City of Walled Lake. Actual “Burn-Permits” are no longer issued by the Fire Department. Residents may enjoy a small “Recreational” fire (campfire). NO PERMIT IS REQUIRED for a “Recreational” fire.

A small recreational fire is legal under the following conditions:

• Burning of fire wood only
• Size of fire can be no greater than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high
• Fire can at no time create a fire hazard
• No flammable liquids can be used
• Fire must be constantly attended with a means of extinguishing readily available
• Fires that are in a container meant for the purpose of having a fire can be no closer than 15 feet from a structure
• Uncontained campfires can be no closer than 25 feet from a structure

Brush, leaves, rubbish and yard waste is illegal to burn and should be bagged up and recycled at the curbside.

Per City Ordinance if a complaint is received you may be required to extinguish the fire.