What is the City of Bloomer Ordinance regarding Open Burning?

Sec. 5-2-9 Open Burning

(a) Open Burning Prohibited. No person, firm or corporation shall build any outdoor fire within the corporate limits of the City of Bloomer excepting as set forth below in this Section. This prohibition on burning includes burning of construction waste and debris at construction sites.

(b) Exceptions.

(1) Outdoor cooking over a fire contained in a device or structure designed for such use is permissible;

(2) Controlled burning of grass or similar vegetation for environmental management purposes, with the prior written approval of the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, may be permitted; this exception is not to be used for the burning of grass, leaves or other lawn debris;

(3) Ceremonial campfire or bonfires, with prior written approval of the Fire Chief, may be permitted.

(4) Recreational burning pits lined with incombustible material provided they are located at least twenty-five (25) feet from any structure.

(5) Other occasions of desirable outdoor burning not specified by this Subsection, but not as an alternative to refuse removal or disposal of which other methods are available, may be granted single occasion approval as in Subsections (2) and (3) above.

(6) Open burning when a permit is issued.

(7) Practice fires conducted by the Fire Department. 

For information on obtaining an Open Burning Permit call 715-568-4646.