OPEN BURNING LAWS (Marion County, Indianapolis):
Burning in a barrel (Agricultural Waste):
- Covered with a 1/4″ mesh screen
- Fire at least 15′ from any structure
- 1/4″ vent holes in the bottom of the barrel
- No trash or leaves can be burned only dried limbs, twigs, and branches
- Must be between hours of 10:00 am-3:00 pm
- Shall be extinguished if it causes any health hazard
- No burning on No-Zone Action Days, on Sunday’s, and in apartment complexes or mobile home communities
Ceremonial and bon fires, camp fires, and fire for personal comfort:
- Surrounded by a ring of stone or brick or in an approved fire place/pit or outdoor stove
- Responsible adult at site
- Only untreated wood (no leaves or trash)
- Winds must be between 5-20 mph
- Available and attended water supply
- Fire at least 15′ from any structure