Outdoor
Recreational Burning
The City of Liberty does allow small, open, recreational
fires. No permit is required, but there are specific requirements and
limitations.
- The size of a recreational type fire is limited to an area
of no more than three feet in diameter and three feet high.
- Before starting the fire and after extinguishing the fire
you are required to contact the emergency dispatcher at 816-439-4701to
advise them of the location of the fire.
- The fire must be attended at all times by a responsible
adult.
- Water must be available to extinguish the fire.
A recreational fire may not be used to burn off debris from
routine brush trimming or a storm, which had damaged trees, etc. One may have
to extinguish a recreational fire if it is deemed to present a hazard to
surrounding property or if it becomes a nuisance to your neighbors.
Recreational fires in any of the city parks are restricted to the barbeque
stands provided for that purpose. The fire department may also prohibit a
recreational fire due to adverse weather conditions.
For more information on recreational fires contact the
Liberty Fire Department at 816-439-4310.
