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City of Brooklet - Important Ordinance Update on Outdoor Burning 

as a reminder the Mayor and City Council approved ordinance number 2025–0 2–10 updating chapter 38 of the city code to enhance public safety and reduce fire hazards within the city limits.

Outdoor Burning Now Prohibited

Burning the following materials is no longer allowed in the city of Brooklet:

• lawn trimmings
• leaves
• pine straw
• trash or rubbish of any kind

What Is Still Allowed

The ordinance does permit the following activities when conducted safely:

• cooking fires (grills, smokers, etc.)
• Recreational fires in fire pits, chimneys, and similar enclose devices using natural wood only
• devices that use controlled flames such as candles, lanterns, welding torches, blow torches and portable heaters

Safety Requirements 

All permitted fires must meet these conditions:

• an adult 18+ must be present at all times until the fire is fully extinguished
• a connected water hose or other adequate fire extinguishing equipment must be immediately available
• the city or it's designee may prohibit or extinguish any fire, if weather or circumstances make it unsafe or if it poses a nuisance to others

Penalties for Violations:

• First violation: Fine up to $50
• Subsequent violations: Fine up to $500 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment 

Keeping Brooklet Safe

This ordinance is intended to reduce fire risk and approve air quality for all residents. We appreciate your cooperation and helping keep Brooklet a safe and welcoming community.