Recreational Burns

You can have Recreational Burns in American Fork City limits if you comply with the following rules:

  • Any day that is a green burn day. Call 801-374-2876 to check burn status.
  • Recreational fires shall not be within 25ft of a structure or combustible materials.  Any conditions that could cause a fire to spread shall be eliminated prior to ignition.  The allowable pile size is 3ft or less in diameter and 2ft or less in height. 
  • Portable Outdoor Fireplaces shall not be within 15ft of a structure or combustible materials.
  • All fires shall be constantly attended until extinguished.
  • Have water immediately available to extinguish fire.

If the Fire Department receives a complaint about the fire, you may be asked to extinguish the fire for health reasons of those living nearby.